Dig in the Roots of Root Vegetables for Winter Basket

With the chilled wintery months of winter, there come the vibes of indulge in some delicious food. No matter how unhealthy it is- who think about veggies in the month of winters? For many of us, it’s a perfect time to hibernate in our favourite comforters with the cups of coffee, cocoa and chocolate cookies. 

All these eateries are fine but in order to get a healthy and slimmer body, the seasonal produce and root veggies are so often forgotten! Sticking on root vegetables and seasonal produce is one way by which you can make your winters healthier and energetic all in one. So, if you don’t want to show up that winter belly and drop your energy antennas just like a panda then you should start to inculcate some root veggies in your diet.

Nutritional benefits

They not only make you all charged up but also add up to your nutritional content. Root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, radish, beetroot and many others are an excellent source of fibre and also provide a great amount of Vitamin A and C, potassium, folate, and manganese. Adding these veggies in your diet have countless health benefits like promotion of digestive, heart, eye, skin, and immune health.

Well, we bring you some of the ways on how you can get down into the root of the root vegetables and choose, store and prepare it in your home. So, switch out your grocery list with these veggies because ‘tis the perfect season to check the fuss about deliciously nutritious winter root vegetables!’

Choosing: Choosing the perfect root vegetable is a bit of a difficult task! But not anymore! ‘The firmer, the better’ is the line that goes along choosing the root vegetables. You should definitely put a focus on the skin- the skin of the root vegetables should not have any rotting or blemishing. It should be smooth and expose their natural colour. 

Storing: A correct storing can protect your veggies from getting rotten while stabilizing its nutritional quantity. You should store them in a Ziploc bag and in a chilled refrigerator. Various root veggies like carrots and beets require proper care and appreciate a chill environment.

Preparing

From raw to roast to baked, there are immeasurable means to cook root veggies!

Raw: As raw veggies contain a whole lot of nutrients, you can include raw root veggies in your diet. Various root vegetables cannot be appetizing like potato while consuming as raw. Various roots vegetables like radishes, carrots, and beets can be enjoyed in their natural form. You can consume it in the form of salads and sandwiches and can also add seeds and nuts for added crunch.

Roasted: You can roast various veggies and blend and pair it with a lean protein and can consume it at dinnertime. You can add various root veggies like carrots, sweet potatoes, and parsnips. This type of recipe is really healthy and also offers heart-healthy nutrients.

Pickled: You can consume various root vegetables like beets and radishes in the form of pickles. This way you can add more taste to it and does not even alter the nutrient value of it. 

Steamed and Boiled: Steaming and boiling of roots veggies are one such way by which you can get your daily dose of nutrient value. You can also make delicious soups and salads by the process of boiling.

Grilled: The rotisserie pan potatoes and root vegetables are the perfect recipes for winters if you love to eat grilled vegetables! You can add your favourite ingredients to satisfy your taste buds.

Add root vegetables in your lifestyle to make yourself fit and fine. These have endless benefits and can even make you happy and healthy.