10 Yummy Recipes for Beets

When I was a child, my mother tried very hard to make sure we ate our vegetables at every dinner. During that time, the common procedure with vegetables was to boil, pickle, steam, nuke, fry, or simply un-can, then add some butter and salt. I remember, with my sensitive, child taste buds, trying certain vegetables and swearing never to bring such torture upon myself again. Like my mother, I too want myself to be healthy and strong, and know that in this pursuit it’s inevitable to avoid eating vegetables. For a while it was incredibly hard to get over my first impressions. Why on earth would I try beets? Oh, they’re incredibly good for you? Shoot. However, I gave in, and gave some recipes I found a try. This story has a happy ending because I ultimately discovered some delicious recipes for beets that improved my outlook.

10 Delicious Beet Recipes Even Kids Will Eat!

Beets, scientifically known as Beta vulgaris, are root vegetables that come in various shapes and colors, with the most common being the round, red beet. However, they can also be found in other colors like yellow and white. Beets are known for their earthy flavor and vibrant color. Beets are a nutritious and versatile vegetable that can be incorporated into a variety of dishes, offering both culinary and health benefits.

There are some really awesome ways to get your dose of veggie-nutrients without having to hold your nose as you swallow. Thankfully, when it comes to vegetables, most are so mild in flavor it puts you in charge of their taste! And if they don’t, there is an army of recipes out there explaining just how to make their taste rock, or at least disappear! Beets, for instance, are a vegetable that’s too nutritious to ignore.

There’s a whole host of reasons for you and your family to eat beets. They’re anti-inflammatory, cancer-fighting, detoxifying, and chock full of antioxidants. They contain the same ingredients as some medication; meaning they are natural mild anti-depressant and hormone stimulants. They help prevent blood clots, and are a great source of fiber, iron, and vitamin C. There are rumors that claim beets are behind those Europeans who live past a hundred. Need I say more? To help you embrace a new, healthy ingredient to your family’s diet, here are 10 Yummy Recipes for Beets that may change your – and your kids’ – mind(s) about beets. Just click the link provided for each recipe to visit that site and find the full recipe.

Beets for Breakfast –

1. Red Beet Vitamix  Smoothie

This first one is a classic for this era. When before have we ever been so smoothie-psycho? Well, we are for good reason and this smoothie might even boost that. A smoothie recipe using beets AND is tasty enough for kids! If it’s tasty enough for kids, then it’s tasty enough for me.

http://spinachtiger.com/red-beet-vitamix-smoothie-recipe-and-10-benefits-of-beets/

2. Red Velvet Beet Pancakes

It’s hard to say no to pancakes. Luckily, there are ways to make them mostly guilt-free and even healthy so you won’t have to say “no” any more and indulge with a breakfast turned pink.

http://dessertswithbenefits.com/healthy-red-velvet-pancakes/

Beets for Lunch –

3. Penne Pasta in Beet Sauce

Beet sauce makes for pretty pink pasta. What a fun way to eat a healthy meal!

http://bevcooks.com/2012/04/penne-pasta-in-a-roasted-beet-sauce/

4. Caramelized Onion and Beet Soup

Want something light for lunch?

Check out this Caramelized Onion and Beet Soup recipe, perfect for those coming chilly days and nights. The soup will warm both your body and your mind with your knowledge of its great benefits. And it makes such a pretty color.

 http://chriskresser.com/recipe-caramelized-onion-and-beet-soup

Beets for Dinner –

5. Quarter Pounder Beet Burgers

Try making for your evening meal these delicious Beet Burgers! This recipe uses frozen veggie burgers and beets to make a delicious and healthy meal.

http://www.7spice.net/vegan-recipes/quarter-pounder-beet-burger-recipe/

6. Hearty Beet Burgers

Here’s another beet burger recipe…because if there’s a way to make a more healthy burger, then bring it on…

https://happyhealthymama.com/look-again-beet-burgers.html

Beets for a Snack –

7. Beet Chips

Everything comes in chip form these days; spinach, kale, sweet potatoes. Why not beets? Beet chips, a super-food snack for when you’re feeling munchy.

http://jessicainthekitchen.com/beet-chips-recipe/#_a5y_p=2003247

8. Beet Cheddar Crackers with Flax Seed

These yummy crackers are palatable for kids and adults alike, and are a great fun to make with your little ones, with pulling out the cookie cutters and such!

http://www.insockmonkeyslippers.com/love-is-beet-cheddar-crackers-with-flax-seed

Beets for Dessert –

9. Fudgy Vegan Double Chocolate Vegan Beet Muffins

Why not end your day on an awesome note? These Vegan Chocolate Beet Muffins are sure to turn any day around.

http://minimalistbaker.com/fudgy-vegan-double-chocolate-beet-muffins/

10. Beet Fudgecicles

If those muffins don’t lick your after-dinner sweet tooth, then you should definitely try these Beet Fudgecicles!

http://thediva-dish.com/

Conclusion

Beets are versatile vegetables that can be used in a variety of dishes.

• Beets are low in calories and a good source of essential nutrients.
• They contain vitamins such as folate, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
• Beets are rich in minerals like potassium, manganese, and iron.
• The pigment that gives beets their red color, betalain, is a powerful antioxidant which may help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the body.
• The fiber content in beets supports digestive health.

Which one of these recipes for beets will you try? Do you have any favorite beet recipes?

Beet Health Info Source:

http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/beets.html

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