Cut off the leaves and stems: Before storing beets, always cut off the leaves and stems, says Duerr. "The leaves and stems tend to go bad rather quickly, which will shorten the lifespan of your ...

Step 1. Wash beet leaves well and pat dry. Throw out any yellow colored leaves which indicate they are old and going bad.

Roast them, pickle them, put them in a salad, and even use them in cakes, the truth is that beets are very versatile ...