Del Monte

Fresh Cut Sliced Beets

$1.19

If you not only want to imitate the taste and texture of meat but also the visual effect, beetroot is that splash of color you're looking for! It has a deep and vibrant reddish pink hue. Its color is very "contagious" and it'll spread into pretty much any ingredient that you mix it with, so you can color various foods to dye it red or pink. 

Beetroots are also packed with essential nutrients, such as fiber, folate, manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. For those of you who eat with your eyes first, I highly recommend adding beetroot into your vegan burgers as it will make the patties alluringly pink, just like a perfectly done medium-rare meat patty. It also makes the burgers moister and gives them a hint of sweetness.