Beetroot Steaming for Beginners

Steamed Beetroot

@Ronrybs (21504)

London, England

August 19, 2016 10:25am CST

Wandering around the shops this morning, I fancied beetroot and was about to grab some pre-packaged when I spotted uncooked, fresh, ones. I bought some of these for steaming. I have never steamed beetroot before, but the internet is a mine of information. Except that the instructions I looked at just said cut the beetroot into 'not too big pieces' and then steam for 10-15 minutes. My idea of not too big is different from theirs and it took 30 minutes of steaming. I added a tiny amount of vinegar and some chopped spring onion and after a good shake in the container, left it in the fridge for a few hours. Have to say that I've impressed myself, very tasty. So with about twice the beetroot for around half the price, I think I shall be doing this more often. Wonderful things steamers!

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@TiarasOceanView (70020)

• United States

19 Aug 16

I love beets too Ron! Looks you did a great job, hope they were nice and tasty for you friend. And the fresh is the only way to go, hate the canned ones myself.

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

19 Aug 16

They wuz very nice and tasted different from the shop bought ones.

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@TiarasOceanView (70020)

• United States

21 Aug 16

@Ronrybs Earthy and good for you Ron

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

21 Aug 16

@TiarasOceanView According to my book all kinds of healthy vits and mins in them

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@marlina (154103)

• Canada

19 Aug 16

Happy beetroot eating!

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@marlina (154103)

• Canada

20 Aug 16

@Ronrybs Are you going to make a borscht?

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

20 Aug 16

@marlina I looked up a recipe, but haven't done anything about it

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

19 Aug 16

It was and I've got enough to see me into next week

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@silvermist (19701)

• India

14 Sep 16

@Ronrybs I never buy canned beetroots,as fresh ones are always available here.I have never steamed them the way you did.Going to try it.

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@silvermist (19701)

• India

14 Sep 16

@Ronrybs Along with vinegar you add salt too.

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

14 Sep 16

Once they've cooled down, you can quickly rub the skins off with a paper towel, much easier than peeling them all. I wore gloves for all this!

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

14 Sep 16

@silvermist I didn't add the salt, but onion I am more than happy to throw in

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@LadyDuck (502187)

• Italy

20 Aug 16

I have never seen fresh beetroots in our supermarkets. I love beetroots, I wonder if they can grow in my garden.

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@LadyDuck (502187)

• Italy

20 Aug 16

@Ronrybs I have bought the baby leafs last winter and they are delicious. I have to plant them.

@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

20 Aug 16

Oh yes. The baby beet leafs are very tasty and if I remember correct have more vitamins and minerals than spinach. Really nice in a salald

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Aug 16

That sounds really easy. I love beetroot but mostly buy the tinned stuff.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Aug 16

@Ronrybs It's mostly eaten cold here as a salad vegetable and some people put it in fruit cake which was an eye-opener the first time I heard of it.

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

25 Aug 16

@JudyEv I prefer it cold and to me it does taste a little sweet

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

24 Aug 16

This was my first go at steaming. I have little doubt I will buy the prepared ones again, when I am feeling lazy

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Claudia Kirkland

@CRK109 (14556)

• United States

21 Aug 16

I don't think I've ever had beetroot, but I love beets!

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Claudia Kirkland

@CRK109 (14556)

• United States

24 Aug 16

@Ronrybs they look wonderful!

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

25 Aug 16

@CRK109 They tasted very good!

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

24 Aug 16

I do enjoy beetroot and according to my books, they are very healthy

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@cherriefic (10399)

• Philippines

24 Aug 16

I like beetroots cause they are already yummy on it's own.

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

24 Aug 16

Me too, I like a good beetroot salad - plenty of onion

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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)

• United States

20 Aug 16

My mama does her beets with onion and vinegar too.

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

24 Aug 16

I like them just steamed, but a little vinegar and a goodly amount of onion is just perfect

@Iam_jauntyjen (5452)

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8 Nov 16

I like beetroot! But aside from it is sooooo expensive,it is also hard to find in my country.

@paigea (36143)

• Canada

19 Aug 16

I have some left over beet root in the fridge I think I will go shake it up with some vinegar and oil and maybe and let it sit until lunch. mmmm

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

24 Aug 16

Works for me!

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@teamfreak16 (43567)

• Denver, Colorado

19 Aug 16

No offense, but yuck. I'm about to get sick just from reading about them!

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

19 Aug 16

Not for everyone, but I think I should eating my five a day

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@thislittlepennyearns (68179)

• Defuniak Springs, Florida

26 Aug 16

I have never been a huge fan of beets, but may try them this way just to see if my tastes have changed any over the years.

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

26 Aug 16

I don't mind beetroot on its own, but I think they taste better with a few add ons