When you think of beet you normally think of the root. In fact, it is a plant often referred to as “beetroot”. However, beets are a member of the same family as Swiss chard and, like chard, the leaves are perfectly edible and a healthy option. Attached to the beet leaves is a round or oblong root, which is typically a reddish-purple colour due to the health-promoting pigments, but beets also come in varieties that feature white or yellow
