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Beets

Beets are called "nature's multivitamin" because they boast an incredible range of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that can ward off all kinds of sickness and disease, from the common cold to cancer. So how do these humble, awkward-looking roots manage to do it all? Well, take their dark red color for starters. Beets' intense crimson pigment indicates the sheer quantity of antioxidants they contain. One of these antioxidants is betalain, which studies have shown to provide more of a health-protecting boost than vitamin C! Even more incredibly, scientific studies have shown that beets are able to significantly lower blood pressure.

Myth Buster
You can't prepare beets without staining your hands red for a week, right? Luckily, that's not true. There are great ways to prepare beets that won't leave your hands and everything around you permanently stained in blood-red beet juice. One easy way is to just use a pair of latex gloves or a clean pair of tight-fitting dish-washing gloves when handling beets. Another favorite method of mine is to simply peel and cut the beets under cold, fast-running water.

Buying Beets
Beets in their original state aren't the prettiest of creatures. But they are my favorite diamond in the rough. I try and find the sweetest, juiciest beets out there, and to get that, I look for beets that aren't huge. I find that the larger beets grow, the more likely they are to lose their intensity and sweetness and also take on more of a bitter, earthy flavor. So I stick to medium to small beets that are uniform in shape and size and rock hard. A soft beet is an old beet!

Preparation
There are many ways to proverbially skin a beet. Boiling a beet is probably the most common way—and a good way at that. Use small to medium beets that will cook evenly in a shorter amount of time and leave the skins on while cooking. They will peel off with no trouble at all once the beets are fork-tender. Baking is also a great way to go with beets. Peel the beets, cut them into manageable pieces that you'd like to see wind up on your plate, toss them in some olive oil and some seasoning, and bake them at 375° until they're fork-tender.

Getting Kids to Eat It
Simple! Beets are naturally very sweet and moist, which makes them ideal for incorporating (or hiding) in a range of yummy dessert recipes without your kids having a clue that something super healthy is in there. I puree them and use them in everything from chocolate cake to smoothies!

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  • What the Hell is It?
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    • Vendor Application
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  • Recipes
    • Artichokes >
      • How to Cook and Eat an Artichoke
      • Grilled Artichokes
      • Pan Roasted Artichokes
      • Stuffed Artichokes
    • Asparagus >
      • Asparagus Leek Quiche
      • Asparagus with Red Potatoes
      • Creamy Vegan Asparagus Pasta
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      • Sauteed Asparagus with Morel Mushrooms
      • Vegetarian Asparagus Soup
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    • Basil >
      • Basil Pesto
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      • Roasted Beets
      • Pickled Beets
      • Waffle Pizzas with Garlic, Beets and Brie
    • Bok Choy >
      • Bok Choy Stir Fry
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      • Cheesy Broccoli Soup
      • Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan
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      • Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts
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      • Classic Carrot Salad
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    • Cauliflower
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      • Celery Root Mash
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      • Vegan Chayote Ceviche
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      • Grilled Ratatouille Pasta
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      • Braised Escarole
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      • Warm Escarole, Egg and Bacon Salad
    • Fava Beans >
      • Buttery Fava Beans
      • Fava Bean Scafata
      • Marinated Fava Beans
      • Fava Bean Puree
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      • Roasted Fennel with Lemon Vinaigrette
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      • Kohlrabi Chips
      • Kohlrabi Greens
      • Braised Kohlrabi
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      • Ginger Lemongrass Salmon
      • Lemongrass Noodle Soup
      • Lemongrass and Ginger Drink
    • Poblano Peppers >
      • Chile Rellenos
      • Spicy Avocado-Poblano Salad
      • Stuffed Poblano Peppers
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      • Radish Chips
      • Radish Soup
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      • Stuffed Chard Leaves
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      • Skinny Texas Cheese Fries
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