How to Boil Beets
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How to Boil Beets
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You'll learn How to Boil Beets so they come out perfectly cooked and easy-to-peel every time! This simple boiled beets recipe will teach you exactly how long to boil them, three different ways to peel them, as well as a few tips to remove those pesky red stains from your hands and cutting board!
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Ingredients
- 2-8 beet
- salt
Instructions
- Prepare Beets: Wash and scrub the beets to remove all dirt and debris. Cut and remove the leaves leaving 1-2 inches of the stem remaining.
- Bring Water to Boil: Add water to a large pot and bring to a boil. Mix in 1 teaspoon of salt for every 4 beets you are boiling.
- Boil Beets: Boil smaller beets for 20 minutes and larger beets for up to 40 minutes. You’ll know the beets are done boiling when they can be easily pierced with a fork or knife. Drain beets in a colander or remove from water with a slotted spoon.
- Peel Skin: Rinse beets under cool water to peel the skin. You can also use a paper towel or knife to remove the skin so you do not get as much of the red color on your hands.
- Use beets in your favorite hummus, salad, or side dish recipes.
Notes
- To Prep-Ahead: It is so simple to boil beets ahead of time to have ready for your favorite recipes!
- To Store: Keep boiled beets in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.
- To Freeze: Tightly cover peeled beets in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, place in a freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
35kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
64mg
(3%)
Potassium
267mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
27IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4beets
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 27IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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