You would be excused for thinking that the shiny red beta vulgaris beetroot burger recipe jamie oliver a rather innocuous little vegetable, but I can reveal it can hold a litany of problems for those ingesting it. My first exposure occurred as a 5-year-old child when my GP assured me that it had saved her cat’s life. This of course impressed me and I was always keen to eat the red staining salad item because I wanted to stay healthy like the moggy. And indeed as far as I am aware it is indeed very good for you.