From Broccoli to Beetroot

Broccoli has now been pestoed, quiched, stirfried and simply steamed. I felt we had to put in a bit of effort with it, having read that it is seen by nutrionists as a kind of wonder vegetable. "It contains vitamins A, C and E - a hat trick of antioxidants, compounds that 'scavenge' free radicals (oxygen particles that can damage body cells and possibly cause cancer)" (Observer) Broccoli pesto was the most popular choice for the vegetably challenged Freddie - and it took the least time to prepare.
The A to Z of vegetables continues with B for Beetroot. Not, I think, a vegetable often given to children but the Greatbigvegchallenge is all about challenging the norm. So Beetroot lovers come out from your purple bowers ....