Learn simple and delicious ways of cooking and serving beetroot. Beetroot is excellent onits own and a great side dish with any meat.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beetroot, beets, healthy recipe
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 193kcal
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Kitchen Essentials
6 Qt. Kettle
Mesh Strainer
Bamboo Cutting Board
Serving Plate
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Ingredients
4Cupswater
8mediumBeetroots
2tablespoonsbutter
saltto taste
pepperto taste
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Instructions
Bring approximately 4 cups of water to a boil in a kettle
Clean the beetroots, leaving the skins on. Add to the boiling water. Cook for approximately 45 minutes until fork tender.
The skins can now be easily peeled off the beets.Place kettle under running cold water and rinse until the beets can be handled.
The skins can now be easily peeled off the beets. (they will run right off, use your fingers or a paper towel)
These are great on their own with butter, salt, and pepper.
Pan Frying Beetroot
Once boiled, another option is to slice, salt and pepper and Sautee in butter or olive oil to caramelize a bit for an even sweeter, deeper taste. Approximately 5-10 minutes.
If you prefer to skip the boiling ahead of time, just fry the beetroot longer, until fork tender. Approximately 45-60 minutes. Stirring frequently.
Oven Roasting Beetroot
Once boiled, if you prefer to roast in the oven, drizzle with olive oil, add salt, and pepper. Mix to coat and bake on a sheet pan for15-20 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
If you prefer to skip the boiling ahead of time, just bakethe beetroot longer, until fork tender. Approximately 45-60 minutes.