Try This Five-Ingredient Side Dish for a Summer’s Evening Meal

Beets
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When it comes to cooking and preparing meals, sometimes simpler is better. If you’re in need of a tasty, quick and simple side dish, then this five-ingredient recipe is on hand to help. The flavors work excellently together and will pair well with pasta, meat or fish dishes, and you don’t need to worry about complicated techniques or sourcing difficult to find ingredients. You can also swap out the beets for an alternative if you wish, such as artichokes, tomatoes or zucchini.

Ingredients (to serve 4):

  • 2 cups of cooked beets
  • 2 balls of mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar glaze
  • Salt
  • Olive oil, for drizzling

Instructions:

  1. Slice or cube the beets according to your preference.
  2. Tear the mozzarella into pieces and arrange these on a platter with the beets.
  3. Sprinkle over salt and drizzle with the balsamic glaze and olive oil.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy.