5 ways to cook beets: fast, tasty and vitamins in place

Beetroot is rarely eaten raw, sometimes juiced, but more often boiled and added to first courses. It is the main component of many vegetable and mixed salads, but first the vegetable must be boiled.

Cooking usually takes about one hour and depends on the size of the root vegetables. But it can be done faster.

We will tell you how to cook beets in a short time and without the characteristic smell.

Method one: in water

This is the most popular option when you have free time. The vegetable needs to be washed, covered with water and brought to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium and cook for another 30-45 minutes until done. Then add cold water.

Method two: in a bag

In this case, the root vegetable needs to be washed and peeled. Then the beetroot is placed in a bag, tied and placed in a pot of water.

Bring to a boil and cook for another 45 minutes. There is no smell.

Method three: in foil

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees, wash the beets, peel them, wipe them dry, sprinkle them with salt and sugar, add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to a sheet of foil and wrap the root vegetable. Ready in 45-90 minutes. This beet is the most delicious.

Method four: steamed

What could be easier than boiling beets in a steamer, if you have one. Beets are cooked for 30-50 minutes. But the vegetable is not so juicy.

Method five: in the microwave

The vegetable needs to be washed and pierced several times with a toothpick, placed in a baking bag, tied, a couple of holes made for steam to escape and the microwave turned on for 2 minutes. You need to take a break for 1 minute and turn the microwave on again for 2 minutes. The procedure is repeated 3-4 more times.

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• 13 March 2023

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