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Beautiful Beets: How to Grow, Prepare and Enjoy

Beautiful Beets: How to Grow, Prepare and Enjoy

Beets are a super food. They are delicious and packed with nutrition. You can even eat the leafy tops which are rich in antioxidants, vitamin K and iron. Beet roots pack a punch of nutrition, too, with a wide variety of vitamin B, vitamin A, and potassium to name only a few.

When shopping for fresh beets at the local farmer’s market or grocery store look for:

  • Healthy looking leaves that are attached firmly to the roots

  • Firm roots of similar size (smaller roots are more tender)

Beautiful Beets: How to Grow, Prepare and Enjoy

Beets are a super food. They are delicious and packed with nutrition. You can even eat the leafy tops which are rich in antioxidants, vitamin K and iron. Beet roots pack a punch of nutrition, too, with a wide variety of vitamin B, vitamin A, and p...

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (or 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard)
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Add the apple juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard, and pepper to a mason jar.
  2. Attach lid and shake vigorously to combine.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over your salad just before serving.
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