I recently made these Beet Pancakes and they were AWESOME! I love beets so they sounded great to me right from the start. If you’re not too sure about beets I must say this is probably the best way to try them. They’re super healthy for you and in the form of pancakes they give the old standby pancake a healthy punch and they look pretty! I’ll definitely be making these quite a bit!
(Since I don’t like to eat much dairy I substituted firm tofu for the ricotta)
Written by Vanessa Brown
Published on July 15th, 2009 in Food and Recipes
Beets are rich in in iron, calcium, and Vitamins A and C. They are an excellent source of folic acid and a very good source of manganese, potassium and fiber. They are a good source of phosphorus, magnesium, iron and Vitamin B6. Throughout history, beetroots have been used for medicinal purposes, especially for liver disorders because they have stimulating effects on the liver’s detoxification processes. Studies have shown that beets contain anticancer properties.
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Betacyanin is the pigment that gives beets their rich purple-crimson color; the pigment is a powerful cancer-fighting agent. Research found that the fibers in beets have a favorable effect on both the bowel function and cholesterol levels. Beets’ protective role against colon cancer is probably due to the combination of its betacyanin and fiber content.
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Betacyanin is the pigment that gives beets their rich purple-crimson color; the pigment is a powerful cancer-fighting agent. Research found that the fibers in beets have a favorable effect on both the bowel function and cholesterol levels. Beets’ protective role against colon cancer is probably due to the combination of its betacyanin and fiber content.
