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Can you eat raw beets?

If you can eat them raw, what are they good with?

asked by cherylcm78 (18)

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If you like raw carrots, you'll probably enjoy raw beets. They're similarly crunchy, and quite tasty. Try them in salads, either cubed or shredded, or cut them into matchsticks to eat as a healthy snack.

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First you would have to wash and peel them. You could put them in a salad but they are hard to chew. Better off cooking them.

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posted by Latin4 (7000)
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Yes, you can eat beets raw, but they taste terrible and can turn your urine red. It's best to boil or even cook them, and then add to salad.

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While most beet recipes require cooked beets in one form or another, such as steamed or roasted beets, I have seen several recipes for raw beet salads. I'd approach beets with caution, though, if your body isn't used to them, because they can have a laxative effect.

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posted by GinaD (395)
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If you use them raw, remember that they can be tough, so cut them small, salt them, and leave them in a colander to drain for 10 minutes. Usually, though, they're better cooked.

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posted by Anonymous  
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