Pestle
Pestle is a vibrant, deep-red beet soup traditionally served during Ukrainian Christmas Eve (Sviat Vechir). It is a key part of the 12-dish meatless feast, typically featuring a base of beets, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes, with a distinctive sweet-and-sour flavor profile often achieved with vinegar or lemon juice.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a vegetable-based soup, it is relatively low in fat and provides a good source of carbohydrates from the root vegetables, along with fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants from the beets. A typical serving likely ranges from 150 to 250 calories, depending on specific ingredients and preparation.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 mcg RAE |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Pestle is significant as one of the mandatory dishes on the Christmas Eve table, symbolizing the cycle of life and the earth's bounty. Its striking ruby color is visually symbolic, and nutritionally, beets are known for supporting healthy blood flow and stamina.
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