I wish I had a fast tip or trick to peeling these beauties, but luckily they’re worth the effort.įinally, once the beets are peeled, slice the beets into half an inch thick pieces. Next, carefully peel each beet and slice off the root and the bottom of the beet. As beets are root vegetables, they can be very dirty. After removing the leaves from the beets, wash well and dry with a paper towel. This recipe calls red and golden beets- roughly four to five of each. It gives my vegetable stock a beautiful color and taste! As I mentioned before, the leaves are actually edible! I opt to use the leaves in vegetable stock though with the beet peels. I prefer to buy whole beetroot because there are countless options to utilize the greens and leaves. Luckily, beets are not on the dirty dozen list, so you don’t have to buy from the organic section. While you can opt for pre-peeled and cut beets from the grocery store, I like to buy beets with their stem intact. The stain should come out in one wash! Beets are not only easy to prepare but can be eaten raw! Preparing & Roasting the Beets Apply to the stain before rinsing the warm water and washing as normal. You can remove the stains with hydrogen peroxide or diluted bleach. However, if the beets do stain your clothes- don’t fret. While scrubbing will remove the color from your skin, it can leave your nails with a hint of color.Īs for clothing, the first tip is to wear an apron. Peeling or slicing beets can quickly leave your hands with a bright red stain. So, before we dive into this recipe, I thought it only fair that I share the tips I learned to avoid beetroot stains!įirst, the easiest way to protect your hands is to wear gloves.
Unfortunately, I learned the hard way years ago that red beets can not only stain your hands but your clothes too. Simply consuming beets will positively affect your well-being. Beet juice is proven to help prevent constipation, IBS, and even diverticulitis! But you don’t need to drink beet juice to receive the benefits. In recent years, beet juice has become increasingly popular to aid in gut health. Golden beets have a slightly more earthy aroma than red beets furthermore, they also have a slightly nutty taste to them!ĭid you know that beets have a number of positive health benefits? Not only are beets packed with rich minerals and nutrients, but they’re also known to help fight inflammation and improve digestion. They do come in other colors and varieties though, such as golden beets. Beets are a root vegetable known for their signature red color. While the leaves are edible, they are most commonly discarded. The term “beetroot” refers to the taproot portion of the beet plant. Together, beets and oranges are an unstoppable combination that is not to be underestimated! The more colors in the salad, the better it tastes! What is Beetroot? When combined, the flavors play off one another and yield an unbeatable result. But roasted beets and fresh citrus pair beautifully together! Beets have an earthy flavor profile, and citrus has a vibrant, zesty taste. When you think of beets, citrus probably doesn’t immediately come to mind. But what about the underrated salad combinations? There are so many more combinations that are a no brainer, from tomatoes and cheese to croutons and parmesan cheese. The perfect autumn salad features ripe apples and dried cranberries for a delicious balance of sweet and tart.
For example, the best part of a Cobb salad is the pairing of hard boiled eggs and bacon. When it comes to salads, there are some combinations that just go hand in hand. Get ready to fall in love beets! This Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad with peppery arugula, creamy goat cheese & avocados makes for the perfect lunch or side dish.
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