Beets are Real Plants!

It wasn't until last year that I learned that beets are plants, that they aren't born in cans. That they grow in orbs, not slimy slices. Thank you, Alton Brown and Good Eats, for introducing me to lovely beets and delicious beet greens.

I love them roasted or steamed, in salads or glazed. And now I love them raw. Lots of juicers on the web recommend adding beets and their luscious leafy tops to smoothies and I am addicted. My favorite blend includes beets, oranges, a carrot for good measure, not to mention their green tops and a generous helping of peppery arugula.

The beet to orange ratio is more like 1 : 3 (contrary to what the photo suggests). The flavor of the beets and greens is really strong so in order to be able to taste the oranges, you have to either use a high orange to beet ratio or use fresh orange juice as the liquid.

Happy Sipping!