How to Cook Beets

Glad I found this post. I’ve been roasting beets just in a rack whole and they always seemed dried. Not only I know how to roast them properly but also learned other ways to cook them. Excellent info. Thank you

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How to prepare beets for cooking

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Clean them well by scrubbing them with a vegetable brush under cold running water.

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With a sharp knife cut off the beet greens (stems and leaves).

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The easiest way to remove beet skins is from cooked beets however, raw beets can be peeled with a vegetable peeler.

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Cook the beets according to instructions provided.

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To check for doneness, pierce a beet with the tip of a knife, skewer or fork. You should be able to pierce the root easily without much resistance.

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LEARN 6 WAYS TO COOK BEETS

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How to Cook Beets

Glad I found this post. I’ve been roasting beets just in a rack whole and they always seemed dried. Not only I know how to roast them properly but also learned other ways to cook them. Excellent info. Thank you

- Beatriz

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