Posts Tagged ‘beets’
Apple, Carrot, Beet, and Swiss Chard Juice – Nutrient Loading
This Apple Carrot Beet Swiss Chard Juice will be an earthy deep red color. Believe it or not, there is a lot of sweetness from the apples, beets, and carrots. Also, a little bite from the ginger. Juicing is a quick way to get loads of nutrients into your body at once. Juicing is an excellent…
Read MoreCheddar Beet Risotto – Sweet and Creamy
This cheddar beet risotto dish is sweet and creamy. It uses the entire beet and is a nice pink color. The beet is the taproot portion of a beet plant, and also known as the garden beet, table beet, golden beet, or red beet. The Beet is one of several cultivated varieties of Beta vulgaris…
Read MoreBenefits of Beets – Elevated to Superfood Status
Because of the Benefits of Beets, this humble vegetable has been elevated to superfood status with good reason. This root vegetable is not only nutrient dense, but it can also be incorporated into your meal plan in a vast variety of ways. True confessions: I hated beets as a child. Probably because the only time…
Read MoreBeetroots and Beet Greens – 2 Powerful Allies for Health
Beetroots, or Beets, are one of nature’s most perfect food crops. Most people don’t know that the greens are also edible and are essentially Swiss Chard. Commonly, beets and beet greens are used in soups, salads, juicing, and for pickling. The roots can also be used as a natural food dye or fabric coloring agent.…
Read MoreFire Cider or Four Thieves Cider – Keep Your Family Healthy
Fire cider is a powerful immune-booster that can also help in digestion and keep colds and flu at bay, boost circulation and relieve seasonal allergies and sinus infections. The Story of Four Thieves During the great plague of London in 1066, four thieves plundered the homes of the dead and dying evading the virus. Upon capture,…
Read MoreBeet Noodles and Greens – High in Fiber, Vitamins & Minerals
This Beet Noodles and Greens recipe is an easy and colorful way to serve the entire beet. Yes, the beet leaves are edible and can be prepared just like any other green such as spinach or kale. Beetroots are high in fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and manganese. Interestingly, the greens are more nutritious than the…
Read MoreBeet Hummus – High In Nutrition, Fiber, and Protein
This easy organic Beet Hummus recipe whips up in 5 minutes and makes a lovely and healthy dip for vegetable sticks or chips or any other way you enjoy your hummus. The beets are high in fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and manganese, add to that some fiber and protein in the chickpeas plus healthy fat from the…
Read MoreRoasted Beet and Pecan Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
This simple Roasted Beet and Pecan Salad makes a very striking presentation and is loaded with healthy goodness. The nuts and olive oil provide a good dose of unsaturated fats. The beets are high in fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and manganese. I like to roast my beets the night before and let them chill in…
Read MorePickled Beet Eggs – Using Leftover Brine
Many Pickled Beet Eggs recipes make more brine than you need to cover the pickles. See Pickled Beet Relish to make your leftover brine. Pickled beet eggs provide high protein snacks for weight loss, and they are great to eat as a side dish with any meal. Or you may want to use them in egg…
Read MorePickled Beet Relish – Perfect for Sandwiches or Burgers
This Pickled Beet Relish is a bright red cousin to its cucumber cousin “Sweet Pickle Relish.” It is equally delicious on sandwiches or burgers. I made mine a little chunky. But, feel free to chop it up finer if you desire. This recipe uses about one bunch of beets and ½ to one head of…
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