Beets

October 16, 2019
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Beets of many colors
Beets of many colors

What are they? Nutritious roots that can be deep red, golden, purple and red and white inside with edible stems and greens.
What they taste like: Slightly sweet and earthy. Young greens can be eaten raw; mature greens can be cooked like spinach.
When you can find them: Winter through spring.
How to store them: Trim the leaves 2 inches from the root and store separately in a plastic bag, refrigerated; store beets in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator.
Cooking tips: Young beets can be eaten raw, sliced thin or shredded in salad. Boil, bake, steam or roast beets. To roast, rub olive oil on scrubbed unpeeled beets, wrap tightly in a foil package and set on a baking sheet. Roast about 2 hours until soft. When cool enough to touch, peel off skins.