It doesn't require a lot to learn how to cook fresh beets.Beets are not the most common vegetable at your local 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!. She asked me what Beets were! 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 not only taste great, and they have been used for ages. Beets can also eliminate things such as infections, tumors, and many other ailments. The Romans made beets popular by using it for a natural laxative. Beets are also a great blood helper, as well as a fantastic digestive tool. Rich in Vitamin A and C, as well as extremely rich in potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium. Recently beetroots have been used to help combat AIDs in various parts of Africa.
Here are the best ways to cook and use beets, watch out you may fall in love with beets.
The first step is to wash the beets and trim the ends off of them prior to cooking. No one wants to eat dirt, so double check that you washed them properly before you begin to cook with them! After that you can place your trimmed beets into a roasting pan, by adding a little water to the pan you can assure a proper and thorough cook. Beets are fully cooked once you can fully pierce a beet with a knife, this typically occurs after roasting them for 30 to 45 minutes.
Boiling is another successful cooking method that is faster than roasting, simply place them into boiling water for twenty to thirty minutes. For an even faster way to cook beets, simply throw them into the microwave, 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. If you are looking for a hearty salad add a little bit of sweet onion, hard boiled egg, and parsley.
If you have new person to beets then we suggest you make a salad for them. Cut up some fresh beets and be sure to take off the leaves. Make sure you wash them. Add the beets to a boiling water dish and let them cook until they are tender throughout (usually 40 minutes). The bigger the beet, the longer the cooking time.
After they have been cooked, cool the beets after they have been cooked by either placing them in cool water or placing the in the fridge for a short amount of time. 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. Peelers remove too much of the beet because of how soft a boiled beet is. Keep in mind that you will probably make a mess as the beets have a lot of juice. Be sure to wear an apron or clothing that you don't care about as beets can stain clothing. After you have peeled the beets, cut them, add a little salt, garlic powder, and mayonnaise for dressing, mix the salad with the spoon and you are all set! An easy dish using beets.
