BEETS?

NaturalNancy · February 2016

I have a bag of beets in my fridge that I would like to prepare.

How do you like your beets best?

Any easy, simple recipes you use?

Thanks in advance!

law102189 · February 2016

I love to peel whole beets, cut them in half, sprinkle a tiny bit of EVOO and sea salt and roast them in the oven until soft and slightly browned.

NaturalNancy · February 2016

@law102189 ohh ok! Didn't even know I had to peel them, duh!

Thank you so much I will try this!

kommodevaran · February 2016

Peel, slice, cut into sticks, chew

NaturalNancy · February 2016

@kommodevaran eat them raw??

kommodevaran · February 2016

NaturalNancy wrote: »

@kommodevaran eat them raw??

Yup

melstampz · February 2016

Steamed beets are like candy! (We got a stacking bamboo steamer at our local Asian market, or there are the stainless ones that fit nicely inside the pot.) Steaming veggies is surprisingly more quick than roasting or boiling & it keeps so many more of the nutrients in... People request beets at our dinner parties now & we snack on the leftovers (if there are any.)

P.S. apparently they are great in smoothies; still have yet to try that.

NaturalNancy · February 2016

Oh wow! @kommodevaran @HappyCampr1

Thank you so much!

NaturalNancy · February 2016

@melstampz Ohhh! I need to get a steamer they sound good!

Sabine_Stroehm · February 2016

law102189 wrote: »

I love to peel whole beets, cut them in half, sprinkle a tiny bit of EVOO and sea salt and roast them in the oven until soft and slightly browned.

This plus rosemary. YUM.

Then stir fry the bet greens and you've got HEAVEN.

NaturalNancy · February 2016

@Sabine_Stroehm yes, I have fresh rosemary I will use that too!

Thanks everyone, great ideas!

robot_potato · February 2016

Roasted with EVOO, fresh cracked pepper and rosemary. Om nom nom.

^ just saw that. Seriously the best.

NaturalNancy · February 2016

I made them with EVOO, salt, pepper, fresh rosemary and sliced scallions!

Roasted in the oven on 375 and they were really tasty!

The only thing I didn't like was now my fingers are pink from peeling them, lol!

1ProudHappyWife · February 2016

I seriously put them in my smoothies. I do all veggies in my smoothies. Sometimes I even juice them.

I am actually not sure if I have ever ate them cooked...haha.

lisabinco · February 2016

Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »

law102189 wrote: »

I love to peel whole beets, cut them in half, sprinkle a tiny bit of EVOO and sea salt and roast them in the oven until soft and slightly browned.

This plus rosemary. YUM.

Then stir fry the bet greens and you've got HEAVEN.

I wondered what to do with the greens. Now I know. Thanks!

lisabinco · February 2016

1ProudHappyWife wrote: »

I seriously put them in my smoothies. I do all veggies in my smoothies. Sometimes I even juice them. I am actually not sure if I have ever ate them cooked...haha.

I've just started putting beets in smoothies. They are surprisingly good! I steam them in my rice cooker, unskinned, if only so my very old VitaMix can process them better. I didn't know how good beets were till I made them for my mother, following her directions. She just boils them like potatoes, skin and all. The skin is edible once they're done but you can peel it off easily if preferred. She likes them sliced cold, and I have to admit they are quite good warm, too. WAY way better than those nasty canned things that hubby likes!

Great suggestions here. Thanks to all of you.

Meganthedogmom · February 2016

I cut them up and eat them raw

bespatter · February 2016

I like them shredded up and put into salads. They really are good raw. I also like them in juices.

cwolfman13 · February 2016

I like them roasted...and beyond that one can do many things with them, all of which are wonderful. Roast and shred, roast and eat like potatoes, roast and dice and let cool for a salad...there are so many ways.