When are Beets in Season?
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Beets are vibrant root vegetables that may be red, orange, white, or pink. They have an earthy flavor that can be enjoyed raw, roasted, or boiled. Choose firm, smooth beets with fresh greens still attached. Discard the leaves and store beets in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Fun fact: Known for their red pigment, beets may stain cutting boards, skin, and towels. Salt may help remove the stains.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Beet Recipes, Coloring Pages, and Other Resources. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Beet Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 19.4 KB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
- Beets Family Newsletter (PDF, 861 KB). SNAP-Ed. Michigan Fitness Foundation. Michigan Harvest of the Month.
- All About Beets - Brochure (PDF, 2.5 MB). SNAP-Ed. Washington State University Extension.
Additional Resources
- Beets Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
- Beets. University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension.
- Beets - Fliers & Recipes. Vermont Harvest of the Month.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Beet and Tomato Soup. Maryland SNAP-Ed. Eat Smart Recipes.
- Root Veggie Stew with Dumplings. SNAP-Ed. The ONIE Project: Choose Homemade.
- Sautéed Beet Greens. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Beets. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Beets Information and Recipes. Tufts University. New Entry Sustainable Farming Project.
- Food Hero Recipes with Beets. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 beet ( 82g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 35 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 6 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 6 mg |
| Sodium | 64 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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