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An “Unbeetable” Veggie
Candy Stripe and Golden Beets
Candy Stripe Beets
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A Variety of Different Beets
My guests were so surprised to find these pink and white striped beet slices in my salad for our Super Bowl party. It’s said that Chioggia, an Italian fishing town, is where this heirloom variety first originated. The outside is mellow reddish pink but when you slice it, a color explosion of dazzling pink and white spirals resembling festive peppermint candy appears. However, it doesn’t taste like peppermint; it just resembles a lighter flavored beet.
These veggies have a delicate skin so they need a gentle touch while washing them. If you slice them very thin, you can serve them raw in a salad. However, their color will fade if you boil them too long. You can add a touch of lemon to help retain a brighter color. I served some of mine dressed in an Italian dressing for sandwiches and later used them right in the salad.
Golden beets are one of my favorites for roasting and even for using as a puree in baking. I love the vibrant golden color. Beets are a powerhouse of nutrition, and you can even serve the greens in the same way as spinach. Many years ago, I even added them to my German flavored potato salad for an interesting variation.
No matter how you use them, I’m sure you will agree that this vegetable is “unbeetable.”
