Saw these beets at the farmers market and couldnt resist buying them-
the colors and stripes were just so vibrant and unique!
Not to mention, they are super delicious and healthy.
You can slice raw and put beets into salads, boil, broil or roast them.
I decided to kick it up a notch and make crispy chips out of them
for a cold wintery snack.
Benefits of beets:
– high in vitamin a, c, iron, fiber
– good for cleansing your blood and liver and aiding in digestion
– root vegetable which helps keep you warm, grounded and satiated
– naturally sweet so if you’re craving sweets, this is perfect to have as
a snack
What You Need:
– 3 medium beets (these are “Striped Beets” from the farmers market)
– 1 tbs coconut oil, grapeseed oil or olive oil
– 1/2 tsp sea salt
*Serves 2-3
1. Preheat oven to 350 F and poisition oven rack in center of oven
2. Using a mandolin slicer or sharp knife, slice the beets into 1/8 inch thick slices
3. Put into bowl and drizzle oil and sea salt and toss well until all pieces are coated on both sides
4. Arrange beet slices in a single layer (without overlapping) on parchment-lined baking sheets.
5. Bake for 12 minutes.
6. Using tongs, carefully turn the slices over and continue to bake approx 6-8 minutes until crispy and brown. (Check every 2 minutes to make sure they aren’t burning).
7. Take out of oven, let cool and voila!
P.S. Here is a recipe for Sweet Potato Chips. Craving more beet recipes? This is delish too: Quinoa with Beets, Pistachios and Mint
be healthy. be crunchy. be well.
xo
be well,
arielle
