A beet

[FreedomSeeker]

A friend, who knows I like raw produce, gave me a beet. I have never consumed a raw beet before. It's starting to get soft. Any ideas?

[Revvell]

Soft? A beet getting soft? I've never had that experience.

I'd throw it in a juicer with carrots and beet top or another green.

Shred it and add to cole slaw.

Slice and marinate then add to anything else you're eating.

[FreedomSeeker]

Coleslaw! Excellent suggestion, Revvell, as I was just given a head and a half of cabbage a little bit ago, and some carrots. Perfect! Thanks!

[Revvell]

You're welcome. :)

[katy.j]

Yeah, the do get soft.

I love beets and carrots grated on top of a salad with some bragg's, lemon juice and olive oil.

Also good in juice - carrot, apple, parsley, ginger, beet is divine. Only like a quarter of the beet though with a couple carrots, a small piece (1/2 inch?) of ginger, an apple, and a handful of parsley.

[Onelittleram]

Don't juice the beet by itself, though. I had a bad experience with that!He he he, I thought.. it's just one beet.. what's the harm? Little did I know. :o It's great if you juice it with other fruits and vegetables like the other posters already mentioned here, though!

[sidrah]

Uh oh!! I did beets and some mixed melons the other day. Not bad after I added ice.