How to cook beets

How to cook beets - this question arises when you want to pamper your family and friends and prepare your favorite salads. What is a “fur coat” or vinaigrette without boiled beets. You always want to simplify the process of preparing beets. A cool selection of recipes will help you in this matter. Choose your favorite cooking method and bring your favorite salads to life. Here you will definitely find what you need. Cook with pleasure!

How to quickly cook whole beets in a pan on gas

How to quickly cook whole beets in a pan on gas is not the fastest method out of all the many cooking methods. But I still use it often if I have free time. The beets are tasty and retain their bright color.

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   Prepare medium-sized beets, citric acid and vegetable oil.
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   Place water in a thick-walled saucepan. Turn on the heat.
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   Pour a tablespoon of vegetable oil into the water.
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   Next, add a teaspoon of citric acid.
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   The water should boil.In the meantime, wash the beets thoroughly. I use a brush to wash vegetables.
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   When the water boils, place the beets in the water.
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   The water should cover the root vegetables. Bring to a boil again and cook for half an hour without covering.
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   After half an hour, carefully transfer the vegetables into ice water. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
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   Next, drain the water.
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    Peel the cooled beets and use them in your favorite salads. Treat your loved ones. Bon appetit!

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Boiled beets in the microwave in a plastic bag

Boiled beets in the microwave in a plastic bag will make your life much easier when preparing your favorite dishes. Boiled root vegetables are most often used in various salads or eaten just like that. You can buy ready-made beets almost anywhere, but it’s cheaper to prepare them yourself.

Cooking time – 25 min.

Cooking time - 2 minutes.

Portions – 4

Ingredients:

• Medium-sized beets – 4 pcs.

Cooking process:

Step 1: Prepare the beets. Wash 4 medium-sized root vegetables thoroughly using a vegetable washing brush. Larger items will take longer.

Step 2. Trim the ponytails on both sides.

Step 3. Place the prepared root vegetables in a plastic bag. Tie the bag in a knot so that there is a gap and place it in a plate.

Step 4. Place the plate in the microwave. Set the timer to 10 minutes. Set the power to maximum.

Step 5. After the beep, open the appliance door. The bag will inflate.

Step 6: Close the microwave and wait another 5 minutes. The package will deflate during this time. And the beets will steam and be completely cooked.

Step 7. Remove the package from the device. Cut and place in a bowl.

Step 8: Pour in ice water and cool completely.

Step 9Peel the cooled root vegetables and use them to make salads or snacks. Enjoy with pleasure!

Boiled beets in a bag in a saucepan

Boiled beets in a bag in a saucepan is a recipe that I came across completely by accident. Previously, it would have been difficult to believe in this method, but it really works. Root vegetables cook evenly and faster in time, which is good news. Another advantage is that no unpleasant smell spreads throughout the kitchen.

Cooking time – 45 min.

Cooking time - 5 minutes.

Portions – 2

Ingredients:

• Medium size beets – 2 pcs.
• Granulated sugar – 1 tbsp.

Cooking process:

Step 1: Prepare the root vegetables.

Step 2. Wash the vegetables with a vegetable and fruit washing brush.

Step 3. Place the root vegetables in a bag. Sugar it.

Step 4. Tie the bag tightly in a knot, releasing as much air as possible. Place water in a thick-walled saucepan. Turn on the heat. Place the bag in water.

Step 5. When the water boils, set aside 30 minutes for small vegetables and 40 for large specimens. The water should cover the root vegetables. One of the advantages of cooking beets in a bag is that the beets remain bright and the pan remains clean.

Step 6: After 40 minutes, carefully transfer the vegetables into ice water. Cool completely. Next, drain the water. Peel the cooled beets and use them in your favorite salads. Treat your loved ones. Bon appetit!

Boiled beets for vinaigrette

Boiled beets for vinaigrette are prepared quickly only according to this recipe. You definitely won't find anything faster. To be honest, I used to think that cooking beets in less than an hour was simply unrealistic. But this was a mistaken opinion. Now I use this recipe and save time.

Cooking time - 15 minutes.

Cooking time - 1 min.

Portions – 4

Ingredients:

• Beets – 1 pc.

Cooking process:

Step 1: Prepare the beets. Wash the medium-sized root vegetable thoroughly using a vegetable washing brush. Trim the ponytails on both sides.

Step 2: Using a vegetable peeler, remove the skin. Place the prepared root vegetable in a plastic bag. Place the package on a plate.

Step 3. Tie the bag in a knot so that there is a gap. Or just fold the edges under the beets.

Step 4. Place the plate in the microwave. Set the timer to 10 minutes. Set the power to maximum. The time depends on the size of the root crop.

Step 5. After the beep, open the appliance door. Check the readiness of the vegetable with a toothpick. If it goes in easily, the root vegetable is ready.

Step 6. To help the beets cool faster, cut them in half.

Step 7. Use the cooled root vegetable to prepare salads or snacks. Bon appetit!

Roasted whole beets with skins in foil

Baked whole beets with skins in foil turn out very tasty. If you compare boiled beets and baked ones, the second will always come first. Roasted beets remain bright without losing their color and are quite sweet. The texture remains dense and solid. Get ready, you'll love it!

Cooking time – 45 min.

Cooking time - 5 minutes.

Portions – 1

Ingredients:

• Beetroot – 5 pcs.

Cooking process:

Step 1: Prepare the beets. Rinse the fruits thoroughly to remove dust and dirt. I use a brush to wash vegetables.

Step 2. Cover the bottom of a baking sheet or pan with baking foil. Fold in the prepared root vegetables. It is better not to cut the tails completely.

Step 3: Seal the top thoroughly with foil. Turn on the oven to preheat. Set the temperature switch to 180 degrees.

Step 4.Place the beets in foil in a preheated oven. For average specimens, 40 minutes is enough. The larger the vegetables, the longer it will take. Check readiness with a wooden skewer or toothpick.

Step 5. After a certain time, remove the beets and cool completely. Clean cooled root vegetables and use them in your favorite salads or appetizers. Prepare vinaigrettes, “shuba”, delicious spreads and snacks with garlic or walnuts. Treat your guests. Bon appetit!

How to quickly cook beets in a pressure cooker

Owners of this wonderful device know how to quickly cook beets in a multicooker-pressure cooker. If you have one, you are lucky. The advantages are, of course, the speed of cooking, the brightness of the vegetable and the taste, as well as the texture. And most importantly, there is no smell throughout the house.

Cooking time – 50 min.

Cooking time - 5 minutes.

Portions – 3

Ingredients:

• Beetroot – 3 pcs.
• Water – 1 l.

Cooking process:

Step 1: Prepare the beets. Rinse the fruits thoroughly to remove dust and dirt. I usually use a brush to wash vegetables. Trim the ponytails.

Step 2. Cut large specimens into pieces.

Step 3. Line the steaming grid with baking foil.

Step 4. Pour a liter of water into the bottom of the appliance bowl. Insert the mesh into the bowl, and insert the bowl into the device. Set the timer for 45 minutes. Close the lid of the multi-pressure cooker. Select the “Steam” program. Close the valve. Click "Start".

Step 5. Cook until the end of the program. The equipment will let you know about this with a sound signal. Carefully open the valve and release the air. Open the cover of the device. Check doneness with a fork. Carefully remove the mesh.

Step 6: Cool the cooked beets. Cut as you like.

Step 7Use root vegetables to make your favorite salads or appetizers. Treat your guests. Bon appetit!

Beets baked in a sleeve for baking in the oven

Beets baked in a roasting bag in the oven look excellent. If you cook beets this way, your appetizers and salads will turn into culinary masterpieces. Baked vegetables, unlike boiled vegetables in water, retain their brightness and remain dense without losing their shape.

Cooking time – 1 hour 00 minutes

Cooking time - 5 minutes.

Portions – 4

Ingredients:

• Beetroot – 4 pcs.

Cooking process:

Step 1: Prepare the beets. Rinse the root vegetables thoroughly to remove dust and dirt. I use a brush to wash vegetables. Trim the ponytails.

Step 2. I want to do an experiment, check which beets will retain their taste better and cook faster. Therefore, I wrap 2 root vegetables in foil for baking.

Step 3. I put the remaining 2 beets in a baking sleeve and secure them well on both sides.

Step 4. Place the prepared root vegetables on a baking sheet. Turn on the oven to preheat. Set the temperature switch to 180 degrees. Place the beets in a heated oven. For average specimens, 45 minutes is enough. The larger the root vegetables, the longer it will take.

Step 5. Check doneness with a wooden skewer or toothpick. After a certain time, remove the beets and cool completely. Clean cooled root vegetables and use them in your favorite salads or appetizers. There is no difference. The beets baked perfectly in both cases.

Step 6. Treat your loved ones. Bon appetit!

Beetroot with garlic, baked in the oven

Oven-baked beets with garlic are a great appetizer for a dinner party or any weeknight meal.It looks simply divine. And the aroma spreads throughout the area. The dish turns out amazing, there is no limit to admiration. Cook and eat with pleasure!

Cooking time - 30 min.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 2

Ingredients:

• Beets – 2 pcs.
• Garlic – 2 cloves.
• Rosemary – 1 sprig.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Olive oil – 2 tbsp.

Cooking process:

Step 1: Prepare the beets. Rinse the fruits thoroughly to remove dust and dirt. I use a brush to wash vegetables. Just wash the young beets and cut them into slices and then in half. In the opposite situation, peel the root vegetables. I use a vegetable peeler.

Step 2: Pour olive oil into a fireproof pan. Separate the rosemary needles from the sprig and throw them into the mold. Also throw in two minced garlic cloves. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3. Arrange the beet pieces. Stir until all ingredients come together. Turn on the oven to preheat. Set the temperature switch to 180 degrees.

Step 4. Place the spiced beets in a preheated oven. 20 minutes will be enough. The larger the vegetables are chopped, the longer it will take. Check readiness with a wooden toothpick or fork.

Step 5. After a while, remove the beets and cool completely. Cover the dish with your favorite herbs. Arrange the spiced beets. Serve with cottage cheese, goat cheese or feta cheese.

Step 6. Eat deliciously and with pleasure. Treat your guests. Bon appetit!