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The Instacart guide to golden beet products
About golden beets
Golden beets, also called golden beetroots, are various red beets, and they were introduced in the 1940s. Golden beets are the roots of the plant, and they resemble radishes or turnips. They have red, pink, or reddish-orange skin, golden flesh, and long, light green or golden stems. The leaves resemble spinach leaves, and they may have gold veins. People call them golden chard, golden Swiss chard, or golden beet greens, and their vivid gold stems attract bees and other pollinators.
People have been eating beets and chard for thousands of years. They originated in the Middle East, and the ancient Egyptians cultivated them. People domesticated them from sea beets, also called wild spinach, that grew along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
How to pick out golden beets
Golden beets are in season in summer and early fall, and you can order them anytime through Instacart! Smaller golden beets are more tender, and they taste better raw than larger beets. You can also cook them faster. The larger golden beets also have a great flavor, but you should avoid beets larger than about 2.5 inches wide.
Many smaller golden beets still have the stems and leaves attached, and they should look crisp and healthy. Avoid golden beets with wilted or discolored leaves. The golden beets should be smooth and hard with no bruises, soft spots, wrinkles, or cuts. Look for golden beets that are about the same size so that they cook evenly.
You can keep golden beets in your refrigerator for two or three weeks. To prevent moisture loss from the golden beetroots, cut away the leaves before storing them. You can keep the stems and leaves the same way you would lettuce or spinach, and they'll last for a few days. You can freeze cooked golden beets, but frozen raw beets could become soft after thawing. Rinse off your golden beets before using them.
How to prepare golden beets
Golden beets taste sweeter and less earthy than red beets. They're also less likely to stain your hands or clothing while cooking. Their coloring doesn't bleed into surrounding liquids from heating or pickling like most types of beets, so you can showcase dishes that include beets without making the entire meal look red or golden.
The beautiful yellow color of golden beets looks great in a salad, or you can serve it with other roasted vegetables. To roast your golden beets, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix garlic, olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Then, cover peeled, chopped golden beets with the mixture and place them on a baking sheet. Cook them for around 30 to 45 minutes, and flip them over about halfway through cooking to prevent burning.
Golden beets are delicious in soups, steamed, boiled, or baked whole like potatoes. You can add the leaves to a salad as well. The smaller leaves are better raw, and you can cook the larger leaves like spinach, kale, or collard greens. Add them to pasta for some additional color and flavor. The stems of golden beets taste more bitter, but they're good in a variety of cooked dishes.
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FAQs about golden beets
Golden beets are low in calories, high in fiber, and packed with nutrients. They're an excellent choice for people who want to lose weight. Golden beets have folate or folic acid, vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin K, vitamin E, manganese, zinc, potassium, and calcium. These vegetables also have a variety of antioxidants, including lutein and lycopene. As part of a healthy diet, golden beets can help you lower your blood pressure and cholesterol. Eating them can also reduce your risk of heart disease, vision problems, cancer, fatigue, and anemia.
Golden beets taste great with sweet sauces or alone. Many people roast them with beef, chicken, or turkey. The stalks taste great with beans and ham or smoked meat. All parts of the plant pair well with citrus, garlic, tomatoes, shallots, chickpeas, potatoes, cream, bacon, mushrooms, sausage, chili flakes, fennel, basil, dill, mint, and tarragon. Other foods that are good with beets include apples, cranberries, walnuts, and pecans.
An Australian hamburger has a slice of pickled red or golden beet with a beef patty, grilled pineapple, sauteed onion, and an egg. Golden beets are delicious in cakes like carrots, or you can use them to make a casserole similar to sweet potato casserole.