If you’re a beet fan, you’re in luck because spring and fall are the best times of the year to eat them. Â During their prime seasons, they are full of flavor, rich in color, and packed with nutrients.
If you are not a beet fan, maybe you should be! These dark beauties can lower your blood pressure, boost your stamina during high-intensity workouts, fight inflammation, alleviate indigestion, provide a healthy dose of vitamin B (which is ideal for pregnant women), possibly help to lower your risk of getting prostate, pancreatic or breast cancers, and detoxify the body.  (Find out how to use their greens for even more amazing health benefits.)
If that’s not enough reason to fill your basket up at the farmer’s market, maybe these recipes will convince you!
Easy roasted beets with balsamic glaze
Roasted eggplant and pickled beet sandwiches
Roasted beet and walnut couscous
Fudgy chocolate beet cake with chocolate avocado frosting
Roasted beet, goat cheese, and honey drizzled tarts
Mini lemon sour cream pound cakes with beet glaze
Tip: When picking your beets, choose small or medium-sized ones with firm, deep-colored roots. Avoid beets with any spots, bruising, or softness.
