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.
posted by Anonymous
they'll turn your urine red regardless if they're cooked or raw. They taste a tad bitter and sweet at the same time when eaten alone. The bitter taste overshadows the sweet taste, but when eaten with other things they impart a sweet flavor. add a comment
posted by Anonymous
If you think the taste raw is terrible, it's not drastically different cooked... and the bit about red urine? Who are you thinking will see? Just like asparagus supposedly making your urine smell odd... who smells their pee, or admires the color? Flush and be done with it! lol add a comment
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.
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.
I put raw beets in my morning blended drink, with spinach or kale, grapes, cherries, turmeric, cinnamon and ginger...very healthy...try anything you like, it's always good!
I grate them raw on top of salads... they add a nice, earthy crunch but with the right additional toppings (hummus, salsa, lemon juice, shredded carrots, etc.), you barely notice them!
