Rather than spending Valentine’s Day looking for parking, waiting in line to pick up food from restaurants, or ordering from pre-fixed, limited menus, stay home and get creative in the kitchen with your significant other. It will be a romantic time and a food fight may or may not take place, depending on who decides to commit to the first chocolate smear or lettuce toss.
Given that February is American Heart Month, we thought we’d provide you with a few recipes that contain beets. We know that everyone is not a beet lover, but beets are juicy, red, and are great for nurturing the heart. They provide a rich, earthy flavor to dishes and you can even use their juice to finger-paint a Valentine’s Day card.
Here’s a little tip: always make a card from scratch. Take a piece of paper, fold it in half, write “I Love You” inside, and cut a thin beet slice into a heart for a cool stamp. We aren’t saying that this card is the key to unlocking the mysteries of love, but you can throw us a shout out if you do make this and things start heating up. Tag us on social media at Twitter: @dherbs, Facebook: @dherbsfamily, or Instagram: @dherbs.
The following recipes are healthy, delicious, and they will definitely romanticize your evening.
Blueberry Beet Smoothie
This is a healthy and filling beet blueberry smoothie that is full of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, fiber, folate, and so much more!
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Crunchy Beet Carrot Slaw
Enjoy this fresh beet carrot slaw that is just as nutrient-dense as it is vibrant and flavorful. The dressing is the real star of the show!
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Beet Pizza Crust
This veggie pizza is filled with powerful earthy flavor combinations. If you’re craving a healthier pizza crust that isn’t made of cauliflower, make this recipe.
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Honey Roasted Carrots And Beets
Prepare these honey roasted carrots and beets for an easy, healthy side dish. This recipe highlights the flavors of the root vegetables.
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Chocolate Covered Strawberries
We know this recipe doesn’t contain beets, but it was made for a Valentine’s Day article with recipes. Surprise your loved one with a healthy, raw vegan dessert! Who said you can’t be romantic and raw vegan at the same time?
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Vincent Stevens is the senior content writer at Dherbs. As a fitness and health and wellness enthusiast, he enjoys covering a variety of topics, including the latest health, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle trends. His goal is to inform people of different ways they can improve their overall health, which aligns with Dherbs’ core values. He received his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Redlands, graduating summa cum laude. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
