Veggie IDs: Chiogga Beets

Chiogga beets are a pre-1840s Italian heirloom variety of beets. They are light red on the outside and the have red and white alternating circles on the inside. These beets are often milder and sweeter than their red and gold counterparts. These beets can be cooked as you would any beet, but shine best raw in salads where their red and white stripes stay bright and vibrant. Cooked, they loose some of their visual pizzaz but remain delicious and beety.