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How to Boil Beets
You'll learn How to Boil Beets so they come out perfectly cooked and easy-to-peel every time! This simple boiled beets recipe will teach you exactly how long to boil them, three different ways to peel them, as well as a few tips to remove those pesky red stains from your hands and cutting board!
Servings: 4 beets
Ingredients
- 2-8 beets
- salt
Instructions
- Prepare Beets: Wash and scrub the beets to remove all dirt and debris. Cut and remove the leaves leaving 1-2 inches of the stem remaining.2-8 beets
- Bring Water to Boil: Add water to a large pot and bring to a boil. Mix in 1 teaspoon of salt for every 4 beets you are boiling.salt
- Boil Beets: Boil smaller beets for 20 minutes and larger beets for up to 40 minutes. You’ll know the beets are done boiling when they can be easily pierced with a fork or knife. Drain beets in a colander or remove from water with a slotted spoon.
- Peel Skin: Rinse beets under cool water to peel the skin. You can also use a paper towel or knife to remove the skin so you do not get as much of the red color on your hands.
- Use beets in your favorite hummus, salad, or side dish recipes.
Notes
- Beets: Choose beets that are roughly the same shape and size, so they cook up evenly.
- Peeling: Do not peel the beets until after you have boiled them, it is easier then, as well.
- Pot: Be sure the water level is high enough to cover the beets completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
