Beets for many people do not rank as a favorite vegetable and I get it because when I was younger I didn't care for beets that much because it tasted like grass to me.
But, as I've gotten older and tried beet dishes made by some really good cooks, I've come to love the beet in both red and yellow. Last week, I made this awesome and simple, "Soft Golden Beets With Shaved Manchego and Toasted Pecans."
Growing up, most of the beets I ate came from a can. When you have fresh beets, there is a huge difference in the flavor and texture...at least to me. I avoid eating canned and frozen veggies as much as possible simply because fresh tastes so much better to me.
So, with the help of some tasty food bloggers, here are some ideas for things you can eat with beets:
- Beet salad with Blood orange, Mineolas, Clementines, Kumquates, and mixed greens [Cheeky Chili]
- Asparagus and Pasta cooked with beets and red wine. The color of the pasta shells is amazing [Peas Love Carrots]
- Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes with Beets in Garlic-Lemon-Thyme Dressing [Gourmeted]
- Snackage: Baked Chioggia Beet Chips [Lemon Basil]
- Warm citrus beet salad with goat cheese, grilled onions, and country ham [Zested]
There you have just a few ideas. What is one of your favorite beet dishes?
