How to Boil Beets
And remove the skin
If you just boil or roast beets long enough, it becomes very easy to remove the skin. I prefer boiling because it's cleaner, faster and simpler.
What you will need
1 bunch of beets
How to cook
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Take off the greens. If they're in good condition, you should definitely sautee them with some onion and olive oil. They taste a lot like chard.
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Chose a pot that is deep enough to contain your beets. Fill it with water and place over medium heat.
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Place the beets in the water. They should be fully submerged.
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Keep the water at a simmer. It doesn't need to boil. Cook for about 20 minutes, depending on the size of your beets.
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You know they are done cooking when you can easily pierce straight through to the center of your largest beet with a knife or a skewer.
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Remove from heat, then transfer the beets into a bowl of ice water. This just tends to make them easier to peel.
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If the beets are cooked properly, the skin should easily rub right off. They're ready to eat. You can use them in any recipe calling for cooked beets. Usually I just slice them up and toss with some combination of salt pepper, vinegar and olive oil.
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How to Cook Beet Greens
This is a simple way to prepare and cook fresh beet leaves. A lot of cooks just throw these leaves away, but they're easy to cook and taste very similar to chard.