Beets: The Story of A Super Root

Beets are a unique source of phytonutrients. This super root packs antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, and detoxification support. Unlike many veggies, you can actually see all the good stuff. Beets get their gorgeous color from betalain, which can only be found in a few other foods, like the stems of chard or rhubarb. The concentration of betalains in the peel and flesh of beets make this veggie the best way to snag those health benefits!






Step 1: Prep These Ugly Bettys!  
Beets may not look enticing at first, but with a quick scrub and a bit of slicing, they're ready to liven up any plate. ​
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​Step 2: Add Beets to Your Favorite Meal or Salad
Try this fun recipe to get you started! ​

​INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup cooked black rice 
• 1 golden beet roasted
  1/2 cup chopped Kale with the stems removed
  1 green onion thinly sliced
  1 tbsp goat cheese
  salt & pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 400F.  Take your beet(s) and wrap in foil and roast for 45 minutes with the skin on.  While they’re roasting, cook the rice according to the packaged instructions (this will probably be about 50 minutes).  In the mean time chop the kale and slice your green onion.  When the beets are finished open the foil and allow the steam to escape, being careful not to burn yourself.  Once cool enough to handle, you can peel them with your finger nail.  The skins should come off easily.  Then, cut your beet into quarters and then slice evenly.  When the rice is done, toss in the kale.  The steam from the rice will wilt the leaves just slightly and this will become the bed for your salad.  Put the rice/kale combo on a plate.  Top with the beet slices and add the goat cheese and some green onion.  If you have any balsamic glaze, feel free to drizzle a little on top.  If not, no worries. I ate mine without any type of dressing and it was still good.  Yum and yum!

​Tip: 

• If you combine golden beets and red beets together in the foil with a tbsp of water, the red ones will stain the gold ones when they are cooking.  When you peel and slice them they you will notice the gold ones have magically transformed into colorful art!

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