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Microwave Beets
Delicious fork tender, flavoursome microwave beets. Let me show you the best way to cook beets using the microwave and a steamer basket. You can then use the beets for salads, roasting, one pot dinners, snacking on and so much more.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 166 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 750 g Fresh Beetroot/Beets
- 1 Tbsp Dill
- 1 Tbsp coriander/cilantro
- 1 Tsp garlic powder
- salt & pepper
Kitchen Gadgets
- Microwave
- Microwave Steamer Bowl
Instructions
- Place one tablespoon of water in the bottom of your steamer basket.
- Using a vegetable knife cut the top and bottom off the beetroot and then peel and slice into wedge shapes.
- Add the beets to the steamer basket. Then add your seasonings and mix with your hands for an even coating.
- Place the lid on the steamer and then place in the microwave.
- Microwave for 7 minutes on full power.
- Then do a fork test to make sure your beets are fork tender before serving.
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Notes
- Optional – I recommend after steaming your beetroot in the microwave, that you load into the air fryer with a little extra virgin olive oil. It is then like roasted beetroot but with a lot less calories.
- Thanks for reading how to microwave beets on Recipe This. We have many more microwave recipes for you to check out next. Though if you would like more delicious ideas to serve with your steamed beetroot, do check out our air fryer unbreaded chicken tenders.
Nutrition Information
Calories
166kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
294mg
(12%)
Potassium
1239mg
(35%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
153IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1239mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 153IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.