Beet

Vivid in color and sweet in taste – beets are wonderful – partially due to the fact that they contain more sucrose than any other vegetable! Selection and Storage: Always choose beets with stems, and if possible, leaves attached. These should look fresh and bright – a sign that they have been recently harvested. Choose…

Beet Hummus

Arguably the most beautiful hummus! Add cooked beets into a traditional chickpea hummus and the results are gorgeous and delicious. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas 1 small roasted beet 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup well-stirred tahini (you can substitute peanut butter) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more…

Beet Burgers

This recipe is a family favorite, and we hope it will soon be yours as well! Usually near the end of the season, we make a huge recipe (10x!), form it into patties and freeze them. Wash well, peel and grate to equal: · 2 C grated beets · 2 C grated carrots Peel and chop 1…

Beet Pickles

A favorite family pickle recipe… to make and eat! Expand the recipe if you have larger amounts of beets to use up. I generally make large batches and can them for long term storage. You can use any color beets, but they will all blend in color in the end. Ingredients • 1/2 C water…

Peach and Roasted Beet Salad

Peaches and beets are a perfect combination! Relish summer’s best flavors with this delicious salad. Ingredients: 1½ pounds small-to-medium beets 4 Cups packed baby spinach or roasted kale 4 ripe peaches cut into ½-inch wedges 2 Tbs roasted slivered almonds Dressing Ingredients: 1/2 c olive oil 2tbs white vinegar 1tbs maple syrup 1tsp mustard 1/4…

Tomato-Beet Salad

Ingredients: • 1 pound scrubbed small beets • 2 pounds tomatoes, preferably heirloom • 1 pint cherry tomatoes • 1/4 cup crumbled feta • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • Salt and pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Seal beets in a foil packet. Roast on a…

Warm Beet Salad

This warm spinach-and-beet salad is inspired by a dish from Penny Cluse Café in Burlington, Vermont. If you have cooked beets on hand, you can have it ready in just a few minutes. From: EatingWell.com Serves: 4 Yields: 4 servings, about 2 cups each Total Time: 20 min Prep Time: 20 min Ingredients: 8 cups…