Edible Vancouver Island Summer 2022

I N S E A S O N R E C I P E

RECIPES CHEF JULIA MCINNIS OF ZAMBRI ’S PHOTOS JANIS JEAN

I get very excited about spring, especially on Vancouver Island, as it is the beginning of the season for the wide variety of produce grown on the Island—my favourite of which is the beet. While available year-round, I find that new baby beets in spring are sweeter and juicier. From the taste to the colour to the texture, beets are extremely versatile and can shine in any recipe from a starter to dessert—and they look good doing it! I like to serve beets as an antipasti, or as a contorni where they can be the star. This plate pairs the beets with something sweet and something salty and adds a light pickle to complement the earthy qualities of a beet. This dish can be served warm or prepared ahead of time and served room temperature. (But wait until just before serving to add the crumble to keep it from becoming soggy.)

ediblevancouverisland.com 9