Healthy Recipes for Spring's Freshest Ingredients

Beets

Beat cancer and heart disease with this phytochemical-rich vegetable. But don't forget about the leafy greens attached to those bulbous bottoms. When steamed or sauteed (just like spinach or Swiss chard), beet greens yield tons of vitamins and nutrients.

Nutritional information
1 cup beets: 58 calories, 0g fat, 13g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 2g protein
1 cup beet greens: 8 calories, 0g fat, 2g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 1g protein

MAKE IT: Beets with Blue Cheese and Candied Walnuts

MAKE IT: Mixed Greens with Roasted Vegetables and Goat Cheese