How to Cook Beets
Any way you like them − you can boil, microwave, bake, or charcoal roast beets from the supermarket or fresh from the garden.
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You Will Need
- 1 lb. beets
- Seasoning
- Butter
- Paprika
- Horseradish
- Walnuts
- Goat cheese
- Microwave
- 1 qt. casserole
- Hot coals and grill
- Aluminum foil
Steps
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Step 1
Remove greens
Remove the greens from 1 pound of beets, but leave 2 inches of stem.
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Steam the tops of the beets if they are young. The greens are an excellent source of vitamins.
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Step 2
Boil beets
Boil the beets in water until they are tender, adding water as necessary. Young beets may require 30 to 40 minutes; mature beets up to 2 hours to cook.
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Step 3
Microwave beets
Microwave beets in a 1-quart casserole for 12 minutes as an alternative.
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Step 4
Bake beets
Bake the beets at 325 degrees until they're tender as another alternative. Allow at least 30 minutes for young beets and 1 hour for mature beets.
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Step 5
Roast beets
Wrap sliced beets in aluminum foil with seasoning and butter and roast them over hot coals on a grill.
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Step 6
Cool beets
Cool the beets slightly and remove their skins.
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Beets contain a lot of vitamin C, plus potassium, magnesium and folic acid, and can be mashed for a healthy and delicious baby food.
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Step 7
Season
Season to taste, and serve with melted butter and parley. Paprika, horseradish, walnuts, and goat cheese also make tasty additions.
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Beets are particularly rich in folate, which has been found to prevent neural-tube birth defects and aid in the fight against heart disease and anemia.
