Root vegetables are among the good resources of minerals and vitamins that our body needed to perform well. The nutrients which could be absorbed from root vegetables are essential to support our body and mind and in order to be healthy. But usually, we tend to throw the greens of root vegetable thinking they are almost useless.
The greens of root vegetables are interestingly amazing. But how can you prepare the green tops in order not to waste them?
Beet Greens
Beets are a unique source of phytonutrients called betalains. Betanin and vulgaxanthin are the two best-studied betalains from beets, and both have been shown to provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support. But what can you do with the green tops?
You can actually do something different from the usual olive oil and sauté by making use of the beet greens.
You can mix the green is sour cream dressing too.
- You can spice the green into your hearty soup.
- Fry it with an egg.
Turnip (Singkamas) Greens
The root which is definitely edible is high in Vitamin C. However, the green leaves of the turnip top are good source of vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, K and calcium and also in lutein.
- Turnip Green Gomae
- Turnip Green Frittata
Radish Greens
We might know that the radish itself provide calories and vitamin c with the other essential nutrients. However, we might have taken its greens for granted not knowing its benefits. Next time, don’t throw away the radish-greens when you can actually prepare it this way:
- Pan-praised Radishes and Greens
- Radish Top Soup
Carrot Greens
Carrot is an amazing root vegetable because it is a good source of vitamins and minerals essential to our body. While we usually eat the taproot, the next time around we could also benefit from the high-mineral-sourced greens. Carrots together with their greens can be prepared these way:
- Roasted carrots with top Pesto and Burrata
- Fried Greens Meatlessballs
These recipes are somehow different and new to your taste. However, these are healthier and with these things in mind, you are not wasting a bit of nutrient from these root vegetable greens.
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