How to Cook Beets

1. To prepare beets, cut off the stem and leaves (these can be cooked separately).
2. Scrub the outside of the beets and dry.
3. If beets are large, cut in halves or quarters.
4. Cook beets using one of the methods below.
5. Once cooked, use rubber gloves or paper towels to rub the beets and the skins will just slide right off.
6. Serve warm with butter or chilled in salads.

Steam

1. Place unpeeled beets in a steamer basket in a pot.
2. Add 1" water to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 30 minutes (longer for larger beets).
3. Ensure you check the water level as it evaporates.

Boil

1. Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the beets by 1".
2. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the water.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook until beets are tender, about 35 minutes (longer for larger beets).

Roast

1. Toss beets with olive oil, salt & pepper. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. 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.