Beets

Beets are another crop that humans have been eating since prehistory. Shredded beets are great on salads, giving a beautiful pop of color. People will often roast beets, but I prefer to braise them in 1:1 ratio of water and vinegar. The acid really helps the sweetness of the beets pop. Don’t worry about peeling them before cooking, as they’re much easier to peel after being cooked (so easy I like to use a spoon for it).