Most fruit and vegetables are most healthy when fresh. However, this does not apply to beets, which in their raw form can cause stomach problems for people with more vulnerable gastric mucosa. Red beets are best eaten when steamed or cooked. Choose smaller beet heads that are easier to cook and tastier. Wash the beets well and clean them with a brush so that the dirt falls off them.
Beets are boiled for a long time to soften completely. However, the less you boil them, the less valuable vitamins and minerals you will lose. Therefore, it is best to cut the beets and put them in boiling water for 15-20 minutes. In order not to lose its color, put a little sugar and vinegar in the water, but keep in mind that vinegar can increase the boiling time. Do not put salt in the water.
Pour the boiled beets in cold water or put them under running water for a few minutes. This way, the beets will be tender enough to eat, but without being boiling for too long. If the beet heads are smaller, you can choose not to cut them and boil them whole. Do not peel the beets before boiling. Peel them after.
Check out some delicious beetroot ideas: delicious beetroot soup, salad with beets and why not stuffed beets.
