Vegan steak tartare, yes you read that right! To be clear, there is no steak in it, but we call it that for convenience because this delicious recipe for a great vegan appetizer is based on it!
Festive plant-based appetizer
This easy plant-based appetizer is so much fun to make and really tasty! And you have to admit, it looks really tasty and colorful, doesn’t it? The texture also looks a bit like the classic steak tartare, but this amazing vegan steak tartare is made with quinoa and beetroot. A fantastic festive and vegan appetizer to serve during the holidays!
Glorious red beets
Beets have been part of our diet for centuries and come in all sorts of wonderful colors and variations. Beets are super versatile! This vegan steak tartare uses red beets, which not only give a beautiful colour, but also an earthy, sweet and deep flavour.
You can peel and boil the beets yourself or buy them pre-cooked. Another festive recipe that uses glorious red beets is this vegan wellington, it’s delicious AND nutritious!
Easy and delicious vegan steak tartare recipe
This vegan steak tartar is really easy and extremely tasty! The texture comes from the quinoa and it’s seasoned with a bunch of fresh herbs, beetroot, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar. Deliciously fresh, earthy, slightly sweet and spicy. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
- 100 gram quinoa
- 200 ml vegetable stock
- 200 gram beetroot (cooked)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp oregano (fresh or dried)
- 1 tbsp chives (fresh or dried)
- 1 tbsp parsley (fresh or dried)
- pepper to taste
- garnish with fresh herbs, sesame seeds and lemon zest to taste
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Cooking ring
INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):
- Place the quinoa and stock in a saucepan and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, grate the beetroot and combine with the cooked quinoa in a large bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients and season with pepper.
- Mix well. You can leave the quinoa to rest for a while or overnight to allow the flavors to develop.
- Divide the quinoa using a a cooking ring onto the plates, press down and remove the cooking ring to form a nice round disc as you can see in the picture.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, sesame seeds and lemon zest to taste. Enjoy your meal!
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