A classic storage, root veggie, they’re a winter staple.
Beets have been making headlines lately because they may help boost exercise performance. Because of their naturally sweet taste, many kids like them.
However, people often wonder what the heck to do with them. So I’m sharing a couple of my favourite ways to use them.
Grated – Raw
Beets don’t even need to be cooked. Simply wash them, peel off the outer skin, and grate them into a salad.
It doesn’t get any easier than that!
Roasted
When I’m turning on the oven to cook something, I often pop a few beets in at the same time – either for a warm side-dish today, or for chilled as a salad in the future.
- Wash beets and cut off any long tails or furry top bits.
- Cut a piece of tin foil large enough to wrap the beet in. Lay it on the counter, shiny side up. Pour a dollop of olive oil in the centre.
- Roll the beet around in the oil to coat it. Wrap the tin foil tightly around the beet.
- Repeat for each beet.
- Place wrapped beets on a cookie tray or in a baking dish.
- Roast until tender, how long this takes depends on the size of the beets and the heat of your oven – at 350 degrees F it may take as long as 2 hours; at 425 degrees F it may take as short as 45 min.
Kristen Yarker, MSc, RD helps moms and dads support your picky kids to get good nutrition today…and instill a life-long love of healthy eating. After 7 years of moms asking for help with their eating too, Kristen created 40 Days to a Healthier, Happier You women’s weight loss program. Find out more at www.KristenYarker.com
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