How to Cook Beets Recipe

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Learn How to Cook Beets using three easy-to-follow methods and enjoy this incredibly versatile vegetable to create colorful, nutritious, and flavorful meals the whole family will enjoy!

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Total Time50

Servings: beet (2" diameter)

Calories: 35kcal

Chef: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

▢ 6 medium beets

Instructions

Boiled Beets

Chop off the beet greens, leaving approximately 1-inch of the green intact. Wash and scrub the dirt from each beet.
Add beets to a large pot and fill with water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook beets until fork tender, approximately 30-45 minutes. Carefully transfer beets to an ice water bath to stop cooking. Once cool, peel away the skin and rinse under cool water.

Steamed Beets

Chop off the beet greens, leaving approximately 1-inch of the green intact. Wash and scrub the dirt from each beet.
Insert the steamer basket into a large pot and add just enough water so that the level remains below the steamer basket. Add the beets to the pot, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the beets are fork tender, approximately 30-45 minutes. Remove beets and allow them to cool before peeling and rinsing under cool water.

Roasted Beets

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. and set oven rack to the center position. Chop off the beet greens, leaving approximately 1-inch of the green intact. Wash and scrub the dirt from each beet.
Place each beet in a piece of foil large enough to fully wrap up the beet and drizzle with approximately 1/2 teaspoon olive oil. Wrap each beet tightly in foil and transfer to a large baking sheet. Roast for approximately 45-60 minutes, or until fork tender. Remove beets from the foil and allow them to cool before peeling.

Notes

The total amount prepared will vary according to how many beets you choose to cook; however, the serving size and nutrition information reflect that for 1 medium beet (approximately 1 cup).

Nutrition

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