Do you like beets? The flavour sweet and its exuberant color are already an attraction in itself; however, in addition, this is also an extremely nutritious vegetable, rich in proteins, vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, C, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, iron and manganese. It's a lot of things that are only good for the body and health! Check it out.
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Most people prepare beets by peeling them and using only the pulp, however all parts of this tuberous root can be used. Continue reading and discover three of the top simple and delicious recipes to make at home on a daily basis.
Why eat beets?
This is a superfood, so its consumption should be encouraged. In addition to the vitamins and nutrients mentioned above, this vegetable is also rich in fiber and antioxidants, such as carotenoids and lycopene. And more than that, its leaves also have flavonoids. These help to prevent premature aging of cells.
Beetroot is also a strong ally for those who practice physical exercises, as it ends up improving muscle endurance. Furthermore, it prevents Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, depression and may be improving heart health.
The vegetable is just not indicated for people suffering from diabetes, due to its high concentration of sugar.
Recipes to use all the beets
Without further ado, let's get to the beetroot recipes.
The tips were published by geographer Alene on the @afroecologia account, available on Instagram.
Pulp
The pulp can be used in several ways, but the most common is as a delicious salad. Just chop it into cubes and season it with lemon, salt, onion and garlic. You can eat it cooked or raw. It goes to your liking.
bark
Her shell can turn into a delicious farofa to accompany your dish. First of all, wash it very carefully, especially if the vegetable is not organic. Remember that beets grow underground! Chop the peels very small, then sauté in a pan with oil (or olive oil or any other fat of your choice). When they are almost dry, add an egg and let it fry with the shell.
Finally, add the cassava flour. When golden, it's ready.
Sheets
The leaves turn into a delicious cupcake to accompany your meal or even to serve as an appetizer. In the same way as it was done with the bark, the first step is to wash the leaves very carefully.
Then chop them into very small pieces. Season with ground onion and garlic, add a raw egg and mix. Then add the wheat flour little by little so that the dough is in hamburger style.
When you feel that it has turned on, shape the dumplings as you prefer and fry them in the skillet or in the air fryer.
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