How to Boil Beets

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Boiled whole beets are peeled and served on a plate.

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Learn how to boil whole beets to use in your favorite salad, hummus, and soup recipes. This simple recipe makes their skin slide right off. You'll learn three different methods to peel boiled beets as well as a few tips to remove those pesky red stains from your hands and cutting board!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: sides

Cuisine: American

Servings: beets

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

2-8 beets
salt

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt for every 4 beets you are boiling.
Wash and scrub the beets to remove all dirt and debris.
Cut and remove the leaves leaving 1-2 inches of the stem remaining.
Boil smaller beets for 20 minutes and larger beets for up to 40 minutes.
You’ll know the beets are done boiling when they can be easily pierced with a fork or knife.
Drain beets in a colander or remove from water with a slotted spoon.
Rinse beets under cool water to peel the skin. You can also use a paper towel or knife to remove the skin so you do not get as much of the red color on your hands.
Use beets in your favorite hummus, salad, or side dish recipes.

Notes

Meal Prep and Storage

To Prep-Ahead: It is so simple to boil beets ahead of time to have ready for your favorite recipes!
To Store: Keep boiled beets in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.
To Freeze: Tightly cover peeled beets in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, place in a freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

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