Trader Joes Beets are super inexpensive and so tasty however they are small in size. Although you can find them pre-steamed and packaged, I love to make them at home. Beets are one of the easiest things to make.
Here is what I do:
I take my bunch o' beets
I cut the top green stems off
I wash the beets very well
I take a piece of tin foil large enough to fit the beets and wrap them up
I pour 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in the tin foil
I rub the oil on beets
wrap the beets in foil
put them right in a 400 degree oven
let them cook between 40 minutes to 1 hour
remove tin foil bundle and place on the counter
when cooled I unwrap and trim top and bottom of the beets
the skin peels right off
YOUR HANDS WILL TURN PINK you can wear plastic gloves but it washes right off
Beets are so good for you in so many ways. The are loaded with vitamins and minerals. They provide natural energy. They are low in calories and although they are high in sugars the sugar is released gradually into your system to keep the natural energy going. They aid in digestion. I can not say enough great things about them! To confirm I contact my BFF nutrition expert and she absolutely agreed!
I usually make around 6 good sized beets and keep them in a plastic bag in my fridge. Since I am crushing salads lately for lunch or dinner I chop one up in the mix and it adds a great meaty texture. I love them alone also with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. I want you to try them. (I am shaking my head right now in a yes motion...) You should really try them.
Has anyone else started getting ready for summer? Getting in shape and such? It's exhausting, right! Every night I look at Mike and say "are we skinny yet?" Well I hope you are doing well. Anyone try the Matcha Tea? It has a dirt taste (for reference I am using my baby mama impression when they go to the vegan raw food restaurant and they ask the waiter how some of the apps taste.) Health.
(and I drop the mic - exit stage left)
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