Beets are officially in season in North Carolina! If you have ever struggled with deciding what to do with this plant/vegetable, then this article is for you. Beets are a popular root plant/vegetable which can be used in a variety of ways. Beets are a vegetable that can be boiled or served cold. Like any other root plant/vegetable, they should be scrubbed well before consumption and typically last a few weeks in the refrigerator. Beets can also be found canned at your local grocery store. Here are some ways beets can be prepared: baked, eat the leaves, juiced, beet soup, stir-fry, microwaved, and beet kabob
Check out this SNAP-friendly recipe for a quick Beet & Apple Salad.Beet & Apple Salad
Kitchen tools required: Grater, spatula or spoon, 2 bowls, vegetable peeler
Ingredients
(Serves 8)- 1 large beet
- 4 apples
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey, salt to taste
Directions
- Wash the beet and peel if desired.
- Grate the beet and the apples into a large bowl.
- For the dressing, mix the lemon juice, honey, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the grated beet and apples. Mix well and serve chilled.
