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Beets

Seasonality

Fall
Winter

Quick Tips

Cooking

Raw (use smaller beets)
Roasted
Pickled
Steamed
Canned

Buying

Beets should be firm and roughly 2 to 3” in size. Larger roots (over 3”) may have a woody/unappetizing texture. Look for beets with greens as the greens are great cooked too.

Storing

Remove greens upon arriving home, leaving 1” of the stem and roots on the unwashed beets but storing the greens separately. Fresh greens can last up to a 5 to 6 days while beets can last up to 2 weeks in storage. Beets can also be frozen.

Varieties

Chioggia
Red (ie: Detroit + Bull's Blood)
Yellow/Gold
Cylindra

About

Over the years, beets have become one of my favorite root vegetables. Not only are they a beautiful color, the earthiness from the vegetable adds so much to a meal. I will often roast beets to throw into a salad or grain pilaf or use as a puree for color. Red beets are by far the most flavorful while golden and chiogga varieties are a bit more mild but won't stain your hands as badly. The leaves are also edible and can be used in place of items like kale or Swiss chard. I'm also in the "only peel if I have to" camp and usually leave the skin on the roots.

 All Vegetarian Beet Recipes

  • Beet Salad with Broiled Feta and Sesame Sunflower Seeds
    Beet Salad with Broiled Feta and Sesame Sunflower Seeds
  • Beet Wild Rice Salad with Pistachios
    Beet Wild Rice Salad with Pistachios
  • Chocolate Beet Cake with Ganache Frosting
    Chocolate Beet Cake with Ganache Frosting
  • Chocolate Beet Cupcakes with Chocolate Mascarpone Frosting
    Chocolate Beet Cupcakes with Chocolate Mascarpone Frosting
  • Cracked Spelt Risotto with Roasted Beets
    Cracked Spelt Risotto with Roasted Beets
  • Dill Beet Chickpea Salad
    Dill Beet Chickpea Salad
  • Endives with Roasted Beet and Avocado
    Endives with Roasted Beet and Avocado
  • Garlicky Beets with Dill Bean Puree
    Garlicky Beets with Dill Bean Puree
  • Garlicky Greens | Component Cooking
    Garlicky Greens | Component Cooking
  • Grilled Beet, Quinoa, and Feta Salad (+ Summer Veg Grilling Inspirations)
    Grilled Beet, Quinoa, and Feta Salad (+ Summer Veg Grilling Inspirations)
  • Pecan Roasted Beet Dip with Sage
    Pecan Roasted Beet Dip with Sage
  • Potato Beet Salad with White Beans
    Potato Beet Salad with White Beans
  • Roasted Beet Galette with Ricotta
    Roasted Beet Galette with Ricotta
  • Roasted Beet Pasta with Dill and Lemon
    Roasted Beet Pasta with Dill and Lemon
  • Roasted Beet Salad with Herbs and Spinach
    Roasted Beet Salad with Herbs and Spinach
  • Roasted Beets and Burrata with Micro Greens
    Roasted Beets and Burrata with Micro Greens
  • Roasted Beets, Blue Cheese Orzo, & Walnut Salad
    Roasted Beets, Blue Cheese Orzo, & Walnut Salad
  • Roasted Golden Beet and Millet Spinach Salad with Herb Dressing
    Roasted Golden Beet and Millet Spinach Salad with Herb Dressing
Beets

Recent Recipes

  • Garlicky Beets with Dill Bean Puree
    Garlicky Beets with Dill Bean Puree
  • Beet Salad with Broiled Feta and Sesame Sunflower Seeds
    Beet Salad with Broiled Feta and Sesame Sunflower Seeds
  • Dill Beet Chickpea Salad
    Dill Beet Chickpea Salad

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