How to Cook Beets
Beets are a delicious veggie, great as a side or in salads. Cook these pretty veggies in the oven or on the stovetop!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound beets (or as many as desired)
- olive oil (*for roasting)
- salt and black pepper (*for roasting)
Steps
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To prepare beets, cut off the stem and leaves (these can be cooked separately).
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Scrub the outside of the beets and dry.
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If beets are large, cut in halves or quarters.
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Cook beets using one of the methods below.
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Once cooked, use rubber gloves or paper towels to rub the beets and the skins will just slide right off.
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Serve warm with butter or chilled in salads.
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Place unpeeled beets in a steamer basket in a pot.
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Add 1" water to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 30 minutes (longer for larger beets).
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Ensure you check the water level as it evaporates.
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Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the beets by 1".
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Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the water.
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Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook until beets are tender, about 35 minutes (longer for larger beets).
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Toss beets with olive oil, salt & pepper. Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Place beets on a large piece of tinfoil and wrap to seal as a packet. Roast the foil package for 1 hour or until beets are tender when poked with a fork.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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