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But if that’s the case, why is it that so few people cook with beets? Is it because you didn’t grow up eating them? Or because you’re scared they’ll stain your whole kitchen pink?

Well, whatever it is stopping you from introducing beets into your diet, we hope you’ll think twice. Because there are actually lots of reasons to eat beets.

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First, they’re so good for you. A great source of vitamins and minerals like folate and nitrates, beets have been shown to be able to lower blood pressure, improve athletic performance, fight inflammation, improve digestion, and support brain health and healthy weight.

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Plus, they actually do taste good! A root vegetable, beets have the satisfying texture of potatoes but with a bit of a floral, sweet flavor.

And they’re not that hard to cook at all. You can prepare them pretty much like any other vegetable, steaming, boiling, or roasting depending on your personal preference. So what are you waiting for?

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Gnocchi

Our favorite Italian dumplings get a splash of gorgeous purple with this delicious roasted beet. This works as the perfect romantic meal for you and your loved one or a sure show-stopper to feed guests at an event.

Hummus

Just when you thought there was no way to make hummus any tastier, beet hummus came along. Roasted beets make classic hummus even creamier, sweeter and healthier. Add a spoonful to a salad or serve it as a beautiful spread for veggies and pita.

Pizza

Pizza is already stunning on its own. But when a few roasted beets are thrown into the homemade crust to give it a gorgeous magenta color and earthy flavor, you just won’t be able to take your eyes off it.

Brownies

It’s not only salty recipes that really benefit from beets. Brownies made with beets are fudgy and full of healthy nutrients. Your kids won’t taste the difference!

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Ingredients:

• 1 pound of beets of any color or mixed colors
• 1 cup of labneh, no other yogurts will do unless you plan to make it at home
• 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped dill
• Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of zaatar or dukkah
• 1/2-1 teaspoon of good finishing salt

Instructions:

1. First, preheat your oven to 400 F.
2. Wash your beets very well but you don’t have to peel them! That will just stain your hands and the skins will come off after they’ve been roasted easily.
3. If you have very small or baby beets, you can roast them whole, but if your beets are large, consider slicing them or at least cutting them into quarters.
4. Put the beets into a roasting pan with 2 tablespoons of water, cover with tin foil, and bake until fork-tender, about 40 minutes.
5. Cool the beets and then slide the skin off with the help of a paper towel.
6. While the beets cool, spread some labneh on a plate and sprinkle over the zaatar or dukkah and drizzle over a little bit of olive oil.
7. Put the beets on top of the labneh, season with salt and finish with the fresh herbs.
8. Enjoy!

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This simple beet salad only has few ingredients, but that’s the beauty of it; there’s nothing special to it, but the flavors just come together so well that it’ll instantly become one of your favorites.

Ingredients

• 3 beets of any color
• 1 package of arugula
• 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup of olive oil plus 2 tablespoons
• 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
• Goat cheese or feta cheese
• Walnuts or any other type of nut

Instructions

1. Start by rinsing and peeling the beets. You want to use gloves while handling the beets, since they can definitely stain your hands.
2. Cut the beets up into quarters, and then, depending on how big they are, into quarters again or at least halves.
3. Spread them on a baking sheet and drizzle over about 2 tablespoons
   olive oil, along with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper.
4. Roast at 425 F for about 20 minutes or until they’re fork tender.
5. In a bowl, put in the arugula, cheese, nuts, and beets.
6. Mix up the vinaigrette by adding the balsamic, olive oil, dijon, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
7. Pour over the salad, toss, and enjoy!

The post This Beet Salad is Simple but Delicious appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

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But if that’s the case, why is it that so few people cook with beets? Is it because you didn’t grow up eating them? Or because you’re scared they’ll stain your whole kitchen pink?

Well, whatever it is stopping you from introducing beets into your diet, we hope you’ll think twice. Because there are actually lots of reasons to eat beets.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Green Heart Lunch Club (@greenheartlunchclub)

First, they’re so good for you. A great source of vitamins and minerals like folate and nitrates, beets have been shown to be able to lower blood pressure, improve athletic performance, fight inflammation, improve digestion, and support brain health and healthy weight.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Pizzeria Molto (@pizzeriamolto)

Plus, they actually do taste good! A root vegetable, beets have the satisfying texture of potatoes but with a bit of a floral, sweet flavor.

And they’re not that hard to cook at all. You can prepare them pretty much like any other vegetable, steaming, boiling, or roasting depending on your personal preference. So what are you waiting for?

The post Beets Deserve to Be in Your Veggie Rotation appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Gnocchi

Our favorite Italian dumplings get a splash of gorgeous purple with this delicious roasted beet. This works as the perfect romantic meal for you and your loved one or a sure show-stopper to feed guests at an event.

Hummus

Just when you thought there was no way to make hummus any tastier, beet hummus came along. Roasted beets make classic hummus even creamier, sweeter and healthier. Add a spoonful to a salad or serve it as a beautiful spread for veggies and pita.

Pizza

Pizza is already stunning on its own. But when a few roasted beets are thrown into the homemade crust to give it a gorgeous magenta color and earthy flavor, you just won’t be able to take your eyes off it.

Brownies

It’s not only salty recipes that really benefit from beets. Brownies made with beets are fudgy and full of healthy nutrients. Your kids won’t taste the difference!

The post 4 Amazing Things to Do With Beets appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of beets of any color or mixed colors
• 1 cup of labneh, no other yogurts will do unless you plan to make it at home
• 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped dill
• Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of zaatar or dukkah
• 1/2-1 teaspoon of good finishing salt

Instructions:

1. First, preheat your oven to 400 F.
2. Wash your beets very well but you don’t have to peel them! That will just stain your hands and the skins will come off after they’ve been roasted easily.
3. If you have very small or baby beets, you can roast them whole, but if your beets are large, consider slicing them or at least cutting them into quarters.
4. Put the beets into a roasting pan with 2 tablespoons of water, cover with tin foil, and bake until fork-tender, about 40 minutes.
5. Cool the beets and then slide the skin off with the help of a paper towel.
6. While the beets cool, spread some labneh on a plate and sprinkle over the zaatar or dukkah and drizzle over a little bit of olive oil.
7. Put the beets on top of the labneh, season with salt and finish with the fresh herbs.
8. Enjoy!

The post Roasted Beets With Labneh Could Not Be a Better Dish to Make appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

This simple beet salad only has few ingredients, but that’s the beauty of it; there’s nothing special to it, but the flavors just come together so well that it’ll instantly become one of your favorites.

Ingredients

• 3 beets of any color
• 1 package of arugula
• 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup of olive oil plus 2 tablespoons
• 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
• Goat cheese or feta cheese
• Walnuts or any other type of nut

Instructions

1. Start by rinsing and peeling the beets. You want to use gloves while handling the beets, since they can definitely stain your hands.
2. Cut the beets up into quarters, and then, depending on how big they are, into quarters again or at least halves.
3. Spread them on a baking sheet and drizzle over about 2 tablespoons
   olive oil, along with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper.
4. Roast at 425 F for about 20 minutes or until they’re fork tender.
5. In a bowl, put in the arugula, cheese, nuts, and beets.
6. Mix up the vinaigrette by adding the balsamic, olive oil, dijon, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
7. Pour over the salad, toss, and enjoy!

The post This Beet Salad is Simple but Delicious appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.