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In this video, Mahalo expert Miranda Valentine demonstrates how to clean beets.
What You'll Need
- Beets
- Cutting board
- Straightedge knife
- Colander
Instructions
- Chop off the greens from the root.
- Chop off the beet root tail.
- Rinse the beet root and scrub off the dirt with your hands.
- Hold greens at the base and rinse off thoroughly.
- Pat dry with a paper towel.
If you're not going to use the beet greens right away, you can wrap them in a paper towel, seal in a plastic resealable bag and store them in your refrigerator.
References
Meet Our Expert
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Miranda Valentine
Miranda Valentine blogs about food and lifestyle at Everything Sounds Better in French. Miranda graduated from the University of Southern Maine and earned her master's degree from the University of Southern California. She works as a contributing writer for Bunker Hill Magazine and Joonbug.com's LA edition.
Tips For Choosing The Right Beets
- Choose small or medium-sized beets whose roots are firm, smooth-skinned and deep in color. Smaller, younger beets may be so tender that peeling won't be needed after they are cooked.
- Avoid beets that have spots, bruises or soft, wet areas, all of which indicate spoilage. Shriveled or flabby skin should also be avoided as these are signs that the roots are aged, tough and fibrous.
- While the quality of the greens does not reflect that of the roots, if you are going to consume this very nutritious part of the plant, look for greens that appear fresh, tender and have a lively green color.http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=49
