Cooked Beets Recipe
Cooked Beets Recipe Description
A lot of people enjoy beets. But, not too many gardeners grow them. So, it is not surprising if you are not familiar with how to cook fresh beets. And, sometimes you want just a plain and simple recipe to savor the flavor of a vegetable. This cooked beets recipe is just that.
Once you’ve cooked the beets, you can use them in your other favorite recipes.
Yield: 4 cups
Did You Know? Over the years, beets have been used for a variety of medicinal uses. Ancient Greeks used them to treat a wide range of ailments including constipation, headaches, skin problems, toothaches, and wounds And, they were used as an offering to their god Apollo.
Cooked Beets Recipe Ingredients
2 pounds fresh beets
1-2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt (omit salt, if you are on a low sodium diet)
Recipe Directions
Pour water into a pan.
Add salt.
Bring water to a boil.
While water is heating, wash and peel beets.
Slice or dice, as desired.
Put beets into boiling water.
Cover the pan and reduce heat to a steady, slow boil.
Cook until tender, usually about 25-45 minutes.
Drain the water.
Beets are ready to use by themselves, or in your favorite beet recipes.
Additional Resources
People who like this Cooked Beets recipe will also like:
Harvard Beets – It’s the most popular beet recipe.
More of our Recipes – We’ve got over 350 garden recipes you’re sure to enjoy.
How to Grow Beets – Check out our “How to Grow” guides.
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