BEETS?

NaturalNancy
NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
in Food and Nutrition
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!
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  • law102189
    law102189 Posts: 85 Member
    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
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
    @law102189 ohh ok! Didn't even know I had to peel them, duh!

    Thank you so much I will try this!
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Peel, slice, cut into sticks, chew :D
  • NaturalNancy
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
    @kommodevaran eat them raw??
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    NaturalNancy wrote: »
    @kommodevaran eat them raw??

    Yup <3
  • melstampz
    melstampz Posts: 28 Member
    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
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
    Oh wow! @kommodevaran @HappyCampr1

    Thank you so much!
  • NaturalNancy
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
    @melstampz Ohhh! I need to get a steamer they sound good!
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    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
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
    @Sabine_Stroehm yes, I have fresh rosemary I will use that too!

    Thanks everyone, great ideas!
  • robot_potato
    robot_potato Posts: 1,535 Member
    edited February 2016
    Roasted with EVOO, fresh cracked pepper and rosemary. Om nom nom.

    ^ just saw that. Seriously the best.
  • NaturalNancy
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
    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
    1ProudHappyWife Posts: 63 Member
    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
    lisabinco Posts: 1,016 Member
    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
    lisabinco Posts: 1,016 Member
    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
    Meganthedogmom Posts: 1,639 Member
    I cut them up and eat them raw
  • bespatter
    bespatter Posts: 73 Member
    I like them shredded up and put into salads. They really are good raw. I also like them in juices.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    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.
  • ModernRock
    ModernRock Posts: 372 Member
    Roasted beets, goat cheese, walnuts over greens of your choice. Classic.
  • natalialikescookies
    natalialikescookies Posts: 72 Member
    ModernRock wrote: »
    Roasted beets, goat cheese, walnuts over greens of your choice. Classic.
    Yes! Sooooo gooood!
    Add grilled chicken or fish and you have a whole meal :)
  • mjwarbeck
    mjwarbeck Posts: 699 Member
    Borscht!

    Peeled beats, beet greens, carrots, onion, other leftover veggies, stock or stock cubes....pressure cooker, immersion blender....the chopped dill and if necessary lemon juice to sour a bit. Serve with sour cream. Yummy vegetarian soup. Can add a can of beans (or soak you own) or lentils for more protein.

    My Baba would probably roll in her grave about the immersion blender....but we prefer it that way...fusion tradition!

    You could make it with meat and a meat stock as well...we had always used pork bones to make a stock. Wouldn't purée it if using meat...bit would shred the veggies...a more chunky soup.
  • mjwarbeck
    mjwarbeck Posts: 699 Member
    Otherwise, cut tops off, wash and then roast in the skin (put in tinfoil...I don't add anything) . The flavour intensifies. I then will slice as a side for dinner...leftovers are made into salads...last one was a green chickpea (could use edamame), beet and feta with a simple basalmic dressing.
  • dayhiker1990
    dayhiker1990 Posts: 4 Member
    I cut the tops off, put them in foil and use a little olive oil and salt. Roast in oven @ 375 for 40 mins. Very Yummy! I eat them on spinach salads with some goat cheese.
  • fishshark
    fishshark Posts: 1,886 Member
    everytime i buy beets i never eat them (maybe im scarred from canned beets) but will try what everyone said! thanks!
  • melstampz
    melstampz Posts: 28 Member
    For all you beet roasters, have you ever added a little vinegar? It may surprise you. :)
  • rachfking
    rachfking Posts: 40 Member
    Grated in salad with other veges (carrot, zucchini) or just on their own, with a simple balsamic dressing, maybe with some toasted pumpkin seeds or walnuts & some feta cheese. I also put them in smoothies - yum! Tasty and lots of fibre. Not sure if anyone has mentioned but don't be alarmed if what comes out the other end is beetroot coloured!!
  • ARGriffy
    ARGriffy Posts: 1,002 Member
    Sliced, oven roasted for crisps, grated to make veggie burgers (normally with parsnip and sweet potato )
  • KDar1988
    KDar1988 Posts: 648 Member
    I spiralize them and sauté in olive oil til soft then add some red wine vinegar when I eat them. I crave beets....just bought more today!
  • mpat81
    mpat81 Posts: 353 Member
    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 is exactly what I do. Have them as a side or add to a cold salad.
  • fldiver97
    fldiver97 Posts: 341 Member
    All of the above

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