Punajuuripihvit Finnish Beet Steaks
Discover the vibrant flavors of Finland with Punajuuripihvit, Finnish Beet Steaks—a colorful, vegetarian delight that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Made with raw beets, carrots, and yellow onion, these earthy patties are seasoned with ground cumin, fresh parsley, and garlic to create a perfectly balanced taste. Rolled oats and flour lend structure, while a golden sear in vegetable oil ensures a crispy exterior. These beet steaks are not only quick and easy to prepare, with just 20 minutes of prep time, but are versatile enough to pair with mashed potatoes, sour cream, or a crisp green salad. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a unique addition to your plant-based menu, this traditional Finnish recipe is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Keywords: Finnish beet steaks, Punajuuripihvit, vegetarian beet patties, Finnish cuisine, plant-based recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized raw beets
- 1 medium-sized carrot
- 1 medium-sized yellow onion
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 100 grams rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Wash and peel the beets, carrot, and onion. Grate the beets and carrot using a box grater or food processor with a grating attachment.
Finely chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated beets, grated carrot, chopped onion, minced garlic, and rolled oats.
Add the flour, egg, ground black pepper, salt, ground cumin, and freshly chopped parsley. Mix the ingredients thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until well combined.
Shape the mixture into small, round patties about 1 cm thick. You should end up with 8-10 patties, depending on their size.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
Fry the patties in batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Transfer the cooked patties to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve the Punajuuripihvit warm with a side of mashed potatoes, sour cream, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.1 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 583 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 491 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
