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Carrot, Ginger & Beet Soup
recipe adapted from Vegetarian Planet
INGREDIENTS
3 medium beets (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into chunks
1 tablespoon canola or corn oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 pound carrots, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 large garlic clove, minced
6 cups water or vegetable stock
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
3/4 teaspoon
salt
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
4 teaspoons greek yogurt (optional)
Chopped parsley for garnish
DIRECTIONS
1. In a stock pot over medium heat, heat the oil.
2. Saute the onion until it is translucent.
3. Add the carrots, ginger, & garlic.
4. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Add beets & stock.
6. Simmer, covered, for 50 minutes.
7. Add orange rind & stir well.
8. Puree mixture.
9. Add salt & pepper to taste.
10. Garnish with yogurt & parsley.
Serves 4.
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In the Box; Winter Week 2
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Beets
Origin
Beets originated in Northern Africa.
Originally only the greens were eaten. It wasn’t until the Romans cultivated beets that the roots were used.
Nutrition
Beets are high in folate, vitamin C, and potassium.
The greens are packed with vitamins and minerals as evidenced by their salty, minerally flavor.
Storage
Store in the fridge, however, they don’t need to be in a plastic bag.
The stems and leaves can be removed
Cooking tips
I must admit I am a very lazy and haphazard cook. So imagine my delight when CSA member Adam P. showed me that beets can be simply enjoyed raw! No more slippery, boiled beets for me.
The simplest way is peeled and sliced for a salad (thinly! he says), but I kind of like them cut into sticks to dip in hummus. Or get just a little bit fancier and try one of these:
Grated or chopped, with carrots & daikon tossed w/rice vinegar, ginger, black sesame seeds.
Grated or chopped, with carrots, finely chopped green apples, walnuts tossed w/ olive oil & lemon juice and salt and pepper.