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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
Seasons/Availability
Gold beets are available year round with a peak season during the Autumn months.
Current Facts
The gold beet is a plant in the Chenopodiaceae family.
Description/Taste
The Gold beet is made up of both an edible root and edible leaves. The root is pale orange, swollen and globular, reaching sizes of up to four inches in diameter. The root's variegated golden-orange flesh is firm, earthy and sweet.
Nutritional Value
Beet greens are actually more nutritious than the beets, containing twice the potassium and are exceptionally high in beta carotene and folic acid. Beets have the highest sugar content of any vegetable.
Applications
Steaming and roasting bring out the best flavor that the beet can offer. The skin must be peeled, which is easiest after it has cooked, as it simply slips away from its flesh. Beets pair well with cheese, bacon, apples, fennel, citrus, potatoes, shallots, vinegar, walnuts, smoked and cured fish. Beets will keep, refrigerated, for up to a week or longer if their tops are removed.
Geography/History
Beets are descended from a wild seashore plant called the sea beet. Beets prefer a cooler climate although they are tolerant of heat. They can be harvested any time during their growth cycle. Growers say the faster beets grow, the better the flavor.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Gold Beets. One
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Gold beets are available year round with a peak season during the Autumn months.
Current Facts
The gold beet is a plant in the Chenopodiaceae family.
Description/Taste
The Gold beet is made up of both an edible root and edible leaves. The root is pale orange, swollen and globular, reaching sizes of up to four inches in diameter. The root's variegated golden-orange flesh is firm, earthy and sweet.
Nutritional Value
Beet greens are actually more nutritious than the beets, containing twice the potassium and are exceptionally high in beta carotene and folic acid. Beets have the highest sugar content of any vegetable.
Applications
Steaming and roasting bring out the best flavor that the beet can offer. The skin must be peeled, which is easiest after it has cooked, as it simply slips away from its flesh. Beets pair well with cheese, bacon, apples, fennel, citrus, potatoes, shallots, vinegar, walnuts, smoked and cured fish. Beets will keep, refrigerated, for up to a week or longer if their tops are removed.
Geography/History
Beets are descended from a wild seashore plant called the sea beet. Beets prefer a cooler climate although they are tolerant of heat. They can be harvested any time during their growth cycle. Growers say the faster beets grow, the better the flavor.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Chart House Restaurant Cardiff | Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA | 760-436-4044 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Alexander's on 30 th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Vagabond | San Diego CA | 619-255-1035 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack | San Diego CA | 619-294-7675 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Dobsons | San Diego CA | 619-231-6771 |
| USD | San Diego CA | 619-260-8880 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-419-8343 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Anthology | San Diego CA | 619-595-0300 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-954-4931 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Cowboy Star | San Diego CA | 619-450-5880 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Pantry in Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1221 |
| Capri Blu | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Gold Beets. One
is easiest, three is harder.
