How to Cut Beets (3 ways)
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How to Cut Beets (3 ways)
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Learn how to cut beets in wedges, slices, and thin sticks (julienne)! Find out the best way to cut a beet based on the recipe you're using.
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Ingredients
- 1 beet washed, dried and peeled
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Instructions
For Slices
- Stand the beet on its root end and using a sharp knife slice a small slice off the side of the beet.
- Lay the beet on the cut side, and you now have a stable beet to cut slices with. Starting from the root end, carefully make paper thin slices until you reach the top end of the beet
For Wedges
- Lay the beet on its side and slice off the root end.
- Stand the beet up on the cut side and cut the beet in half and cut each half into half again
- Continue cutting the wedges in half until you have the desired size
For Julienne
- Stand the beet on its root end and using a sharp knife slice a small slice off the side of the beet
- Lay the beet on its cut side and slice off the top and the root end. Slice the beet in ¼ inch slices.
- Stack the slices and cut across at ¼ inch intervals to create matchsticks
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Notes
- Storage: If you have any leftover cut beets, store in a tightly covered container. Wrap in a damp paper towel if you like. It's best to use them within two or three days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
35kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
64mg
(3%)
Potassium
267mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
27IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated 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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