White Beets - Produce of the Week

Have you heard of white coloured beets? It’s pretty unusual heirloom variety to find, definitely have to search at your local market for these bad boys but totally worth the hunt. 

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They lack betalain, which is the pigment found in the flesh that gives other beet varieties their red, orange, and yellow hues. This pigment acts as antioxidants, but they also contribute to the darker coloured beet’s earthy flavour. Perfect for anyone that would prefer a much milder and sweeter beet. Always recommend this variety for picky eaters and children. 

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It’s our family favourite juicing beet, since we find it doesn’t overpower the other ingredients. Totally suitable to use raw, sliced thin in salads or grated into coleslaws. They are excellent steamed, boiled, roasted, or baked. They pair wonderfully in soups and stews since they will look just like potato. Great addition to potato salads and mashed potatoes. We use this variety to create our dill pickled white and burnt orange beets. The greens are edible and taste similar to spinach but with a more hearty texture. 

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The roots contain high levels of glycine betaine. This phytochemical compound fights platelet clots and plaque formation in the arteries. Along with a wealth of potassium, calcium and vitamin A.

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If you have any recipes for white beets please leave them in the comments below!

Roasted White Beet Salad with Gala Apples; https://www.bigoven.com/recipe/roasted-white-beet-salad-with-gala-apples-trotter/130953

The Sweet/Savory Crunchy/Smooth Salad; https://danastable.com/the-sweetsavory-crunchysmooth-salad/

White Beetroot Poriyal; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnAPAIPMPUI 

White Borscht; https://thebrookcook.wordpress.com/2021/01/15/white-borscht/

Potato Beet Salad with White Beans; https://naturallyella.com/potato-beet-salad/