Ukrainian Lean Borscht

Name: Ukrainian Lean Borscht
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Eastern European, European
Ingredients: 2 onions (1 finely chopped, 1 whole); 2 carrot, thinly sliced; 1/2 bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 small cabbage (around 500g), thinly sliced); 2 beetroots, cooked (see note), thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 150g chopped tomatoes; 1tbsp tomato paste; 2tbsp paprika; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste; 150ml water; 1tsp sugar; 2lt water; 2 bay leaves; 2 medium potatoes; 2tbsp Vegeta; 150g red kidney beans, caned; Dill or parsley for garnish

7 steps

Prep:30minCook:40min

Try this delicious vegan Borscht. In Ukraine, we say, the best borscht is yesterday’s borscht.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:31:16 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories217 kcal (11%)

Total Fat3.3 g (5%)

Carbs40.6 g (16%)

Sugars9.5 g (11%)

Protein9.5 g (19%)

Sodium699.5 mg (35%)

Fiber9.2 g (33%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare all veggies.

Step 2

In a large skillet add oil, then finely chopped onion. Saute until softened and add garlic, followed by carrots and bell pepper. Saute for 5 minutes and add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and paprika. Mix well and add 150ml water and sugar. Cover with the lid and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, or until vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Meanwhile, add 2lt of water to the large cooking pan, together with 1 whole onion, bay leaves and potatoes.

Step 4

When boiled add Vegeta and beans followed by cabbage. Let it cook for about 15 minutes.

Step 5

Add beetroot to the veggies, stir well and transfer everything to the cooking pan. Mix well, add more salt and pepper if needed, and cook for another 15 minutes over low heat.

Step 6

When borscht is ready let it rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Step 7

Garnish with dill and enjoy!