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.
#1: Pineapple Orange Ginger Beet Smoothie
An amazing pineapple orange ginger beet smoothie that is incredibly decadent and flavorful. Plus, it helps to encourage detoxification.
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#2: Beet Green Salad
An exciting take on your average salad! This beet green salad is bright, filling, and loaded with nutrients that may lower blood pressure. Plus, it features the often under-utilized beet greens!
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#3: Beetroot Noodles With An Avocado Sauce
Smother raw beetroot noodles in a smooth and creamy avocado sauce. You’ll fill up in no time and supply the body with essential nutrients.
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#4: Spiralized Beet And Carrot Salad
A raw spiralized beet and carrot salads is quite the sight to see! Dressed in a tangy orange dressing, each bite is so fresh and healthy!
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#5: 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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