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How to Cook Beets
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How to Cook Beets

Cooking Beets 2 ways - roast in the oven or steam in the pressure cooker

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Calories: 60 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 beet medium
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil only needed for roasting

Instructions

How to Roast Beets in the Oven
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash them thoroughly and dry with paper towel. Cut off the very top and bottom of the beetroot and cut each beet into half.
  2. Line baking tray with aluminum foil. Line beets on the tray with the flat side down. Brush them with olive oil. Cover the beets with another aluminum foil this time wrapping foil around each beet tightly. Roast them for 30-45 minutes. Check with a knife to make sure it goes through smoothly.
  3. Let them cool down and then peel the skin off using a paper towel. Keep refrigerated in airtight container for up to 1 week.
How to Steam Beets in the Instant Pot
  1. Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot insert and place the trivet inside.
  2. Place the beets on the trivet. Secure the lid and set the pressure release to sealing. Pressure Cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Let the pressure release naturally, this will take about 10 minutes. Open the pot and wearing heat-resistant mitts transfer the beets to a plate or cutting board.
  4. Allow the beets the cool. Keep refrigerated in an air tight container for up to 1 week. Peel the skin before dicing or grating.

Nutrition Information

Calories 60kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 64mg (3%) Potassium 266mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 60

% Daily Value*

Calories 60kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 64mg 3%
Potassium 266mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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