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How To Cook Beets

Beets are one of the most powerful blood-building superfoods we can be eating daily. Not only do beets encourage the body to naturally detox, but they also help reduce inflammation and heal the body.

Ingredients

  • 4 raw beets

Instructions

  • If you've purchased beets with the greens attached, cut the greens off the beets at the base of the beet, then wash the beets really well. These grow underground like a carrot, so wash off all the dirt.
  • Place the beets in a large pot of water. You want the water level to be 2-3 inches over the top of the beets.
  • Bring the pot of water and beets to a boil, then reduce the heat to a medium boil. Boil for 40 minutes, or until you can insert a knife or fork into the beet, and it's mostly soft.
  • Shut off the heat and leave the beets alone. For best results, let the beets cool down to room temperature, or if you're in a hurry, take the beets out of the water and run under cool water.
  • Gently press the skin and rub it off. It's like taking the skin off a snake!
  • Once all the skin is removed, slice the beets and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days.

Notes

Pickled Beets Recipe:
  • 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2-3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon and cloves, or 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
This brine will last up to 1 month in the refrigerator, and can be reused each week with a fresh batch of cooked and sliced beets. If this brine does not fully cover the beets, top the container with vinegar.