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Where to Store

Refrigerator Drawer

How Long to Store

Greens: 2 Days / Roots: 1 Week

Storage Container?

Breathable Bag

1. If your beets have greens, cut them off leaving about 1-2” connected to the root. Store them in separate breathable bags in the drawer of the refrigerator.

2. Don’t cut the tail! Leave the beet’s tail intact until you’re ready to cook and you’ll avoid drying out the root. 

3. The leaves are as good as the root. Sauté beet greens with lemon, garlic and olive oil for a simple, delicious, no-waste dish.

 
Tips for Guide
And the beet goes on

Our bodies convert the nitrates found in beets into nitric oxide. This is said to open our blood vessels, which could improve circulation and lower blood pressure.

Did you know? Athletes tend to eat beets because the nitrates found in them are also said to help boost endurance and performance.


Beet it

Looking for ways to reduce the amount of “bleeding” that occurs? Try leaving on at least 2 inches of the stem when cooking or adding a little vinegar to the water if boiling. Or try cooking the beets whole with the skin on (after thoroughly cleaning), once they are cool to the touch, you can simply wipe away the peel.

Dance to your own beet

Boiled, steamed, pickled or roasted, due to their hardy nature, beets can take a while to cook, but if you shred them first and then saute them, you can have a delicious meal in a matter of minutes. Don’t forget to cook the leaves too! It’s a great zero waste way to get an extra helping of vitamins and minerals.