Today’s veggie spotlight is another root veggie that’s hard to miss at the market this time of year: beets! These vibrant roots pack a whole lot of color, flavor, and versatility. Much like carrots and other cool-season crops, beets thrive in the mild Texas winter and early spring—growing slowly in cooler soil helps them develop sweetness and texture.
Bonus: you can eat the whole plant! Beet greens are completely edible and delicious, almost like a heartier spinach with a slight peppery bite. Curious and want to know more about cooking with beets and root veggies? Check out VRDNT Farm's "For the Love of Roots" blog post.
You’ll find beautiful bunches of beets from many of our farmers right now, greens and all. Grab a few varieties at the market this weekend, and keep an eye out for a fun guest market chef demo next weekend at Mueller featuring beets (and creative ways to use their greens) straight from the market.
