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Baby Beet

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Baby Beet

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Amaranthaceae
  • Primary Cuisine European, Eastern European, Middle Eastern
  • Seasonality Spring, Early Summer
  • Source Beet plant root

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Baby Beet ?

A young, small root vegetable with a tender texture and mild, earthy, and sweet flavor compared to mature beets.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Baby Beet ?

Le/La/L'Baby Beet a un goût sweet, earthy, mildly metallic, nutty avec des arômes earthy, sweet, rooty.

Taste
Sweet, Earthy, Mildly Metallic, Nutty
Texture
Tender, Crisp (raw), Smooth (cooked), Juicy
Aroma
Earthy, Sweet, Rooty
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 85g
Calories43 kcal
Total Fat0.2 g
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.6 g
Total Carbohydrate10 g
Dietary Fiber2.8 g
Total Sugars6.8 g
Calcium16 mg
Iron0.8 mg
Potassium325 mg

Le secret du chef

Roasting baby beets whole in their skins enhances their sweetness and makes the skins easy to slip off once cooled.

Substituts & Proportions pour Baby Beet

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Baby Beet est Mature Beet (smaller size), à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar flavor profile, but may be slightly tougher and more earthy.

Substituts pour Baby Beet avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Mature Beet (smaller size) Meilleur 1:1 Similar flavor profile, but may be slightly tougher and more earthy.
Carrots 1:1 For sweetness and root vegetable texture in some savory dishes, but different color and flavor.
Turnips (young) 1:1 Mildly peppery and earthy, similar texture when cooked, but white flesh.
Radishes (for crunch/color in salads) 1:1 Adds similar vibrant color and crispness when raw, but with a spicy bite.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Baby Beet

Look for firm, smooth, unblemished beets with fresh, vibrant green tops attached.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Baby Beet ?

  • Goat cheese
  • walnuts
  • oranges
  • dill
  • balsamic vinegar
  • horseradish.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Baby Beet ?

Sweet, Earthy, Mildly Metallic, Nutty Earthy, Sweet, Rooty

Quel est un bon substitut pour Baby Beet ?

Le meilleur substitut est Mature Beet (smaller size) (1:1). Similar flavor profile, but may be slightly tougher and more earthy.

Comment choisir et conserver le Baby Beet ?

Look for firm, smooth, unblemished beets with fresh, vibrant green tops attached.

Recettes utilisant le/la/l'Baby Beet

Course Preparation Salads Main Ingredient

Balsamic Beets And Greens

Vibrant Balsamic Beet and Greens Salad! This recipe, adapted from Julee Rosso's Great Good Food cookbook, is a powerhouse of flavor and nutrients. Sweet roasted beets, earthy greens, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette combine for a healthy and delicious meal. Packed with potassium, vitamins C and A, this salad is as good for you as it is to eat! Prepare to impress!

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Ingrédients Vegetable associés

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