Beetroot Ketchup

Ingredients

• 250g raw beetroot, peeled and diced
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 150ml apple cider vinegar
• 100ml water
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp ground coriander
• ¼ tsp ground allspice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp stevia or honey (optional)

Method

1. 1Place beetroot, onion, garlic, vinegar, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
2. 2Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until beetroot is very tender.
3. 3Add tomato purée, cumin, coriander, and allspice. Stir well.
4. 4Remove from heat and blend until completely smooth using a blender or food processor.
5. 5Return to the pan and simmer for another 5 minutes to thicken if needed.
6. 6Season with salt and pepper. Add sweetener if desired.
7. 7Transfer to a sterilised jar and refrigerate once cooled.