I can't look at a beet without thinking of my father; as a child he was forced to choke them down until his plate was cleared, and has despised them ever since. I, on the other hand, am quite fond of these little gems. Though they are difficult to work with, as their juices stain most anything they contact, beets are beautiful, tasty, and provide folate, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. They do have a high sugar content compared to most vegetables, so keep this in mind as you munch away. In the recipe below, I used the common red beets (Trader Joe's sells them peeled, steemed, and ready-to-eat); I encourage you to experiment with other "colors" as well, such as white, gold, and red- and white-striped.
Quick and Easy Beet Salad
Combine beets (any color), edamame (without the shells; Trader Joe's also sells these so all you have to do is open the package), scallions, goat cheese, balsamic vinegar (I used white, but the regular stuff would be just as good), extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Serve cool. This would be wonderful incorporated into a salad of mesculin greens and a lean cut of steak.
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