How long to cook beets is pretty straight forward. It's pretty common knowledge that Beets are not the most popular item in the produce department. After attempting to checkout at a local grocery store I was questioned by the clerk as to what they were!The local clerk at my grocery store asked me what they were!. It's pretty obvious that they are not very popular After asking around to my friends I found out that they didn't know what beets were because they didn't know how to properly prepare them.
Beets are delicious, but they are very good for your health. Beets are known to fight against infections, tumors, fevers and other known ailments. One of the most famous tricks with beets was the use as a natural laxative by the Romans. Not only are the a great digestive aid, but they are known to cure many blood related problems. Rich in vitamins C an A, as well as potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium. Recently beetroots have been used to help combat AIDs in various parts of Africa.
Below you will find the best methods to cook and use beets, watch out you may fall in love with beets.
The first thing to do is to the cut the leaves off of the beet as well as thoroughly wash them. Make sure you wash them properly, if you don't you will be cooking with dirt! Once you have made sure that you have removed the leaves and cleaned them place them into a roasting pan, be sure to add a little bit of water so that they get steamed properly as well. After you have roasted them for 30 to 45 minutes they should be finished, double check by piercing them with a knife if you can go straight through it then it means that they have been cooked.
Another alternative to roasting is boiling, if you'd like to boil your beets then then put them into boiling water for twenty to thirty minutes until they are tender. If you decide to use a microwave instead, add a little bit of water and cook them for 8 to 15 minutes depending on your microwave.
Do you want an exciting beet? Then add some flavor to it such as orange juice or ginger, or even both if you want some more excitement. For an even different experience dress the beats in a vinaigrette, serving warm or at room temperature. For a more hearty salad be sure to add hard boiled egg, parsley and sweet onion.
Salads are a great way to introduce someone to beets. Cut up some fresh beets and be sure to take off the leaves. Also make sure to wash them as stated above. After adding the beets to boiling water let them cook for 40 minutes. Keep in mind this the larger the beet the more cooking time required.
After the beets have been thoroughly cooked through, also keep in mind that you need to place the beets into cool water afterwords to make them congruent with the dish. Also make sure to remove the beet skin before placing them in the fridge. It's best to use a smaller knife than a peeler. The reason a peeler doesn't work is due to how soft the beets get after being boiled. Keep in mind that this is a very dirty job and can take a lot of work to not make a mess. Make sure that you wear clothing that you don't care about or that is old. After you've peeled the beets, cut them, add a little salt and some fresh garlic, and mayonnaise for dressing, mix the salad with the spoon and you are all set! An easy dish using beets.
