HOW TO COOK BEETS | easy steamed beets (perfect for meal prep!)

Learn how to cook beets with this easy steamed beets recipe! Add them to your meal prep and enjoy them in a variety of healthy dishes all week long.
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TIMESTAMPS
O:00 Intro
0:24 Why I Prefer Steaming Beets
0:52 What Are Beets?
1:06 Prepping Your Beets For Storage
2:16 Preparing And Steaming Your Beets
3:30 Knowing When Your Beets Are Cooked
3:43 Let The Steamer Basket and Beets Cool Before Peeling
3:55 Peeling Your Steamed Beets
4:26 Storing Your Steamed Beets
4:43 Ways To Enjoy Steamed Beets
4:54 One Of My Favorite Ways To Enjoy Beets
5:31 Outro
SIMPLY STEAMED BEETS RECIPE
4 medium-sized beets (about one pound)
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Fresh chopped herbs (dill, parsley, chives, etc.)
Salt and pepper to taste
Scrub beets clean and then place them in a steamer basket and cook for about 30 minutes or until tender all the way through.
Once the beets are cool enough to handle, run them under cold water and rub the skins off.
Cut into small bite-sized pieces. Toss with vinegar and oil and finish with herbs, salt and pepper.
NOTES
Uncooked beets will keep in the fridge for about 14 days. Steamed beets can be stored in an airtight container or zip-top baggie for 3-5 days.
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[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Today I'm bringing it back to the basics and teaching you how to cook beets! My favorite way to cook my beets is to steam them - it's quick, easy, and the least messy cooking technique (IMO!). I hope you enjoy this basic cooking technique for beets and use them in a variety of dishes throughout the week. XO Dani

[@waynebranchCEO]

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[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Haha!! This is a good reminder and very true.

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[@KiwiLuvsPieOfficial]

I’m 15 years old and your videos are always so fun to watch and get inspired from 🙂

[@cherylcalac8485]

Thanks for reminding me about beets ❣️

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's my pleasure. enjoy them!

[@omaerin3529]

I love beets, I saw this video a few years ago on your channel and steamed them. They turned out great. I love the green too. Thanks for sharing. Stay well and safe.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I love hr greens as well! So yummy.

[@hasna6096]

In Morocco, we make a very refreshing cold soup with beets. We grate 2 cooked beets and 1 peeled apple on the fine size of the grater, then we add some fresh orange juice to the soup consistency of one's liking and 1 Tablespoon orange blossom water. 1 to 2 tablespoon sugar is optional. We chill the mixture and serve in small soup bowls as a 1st course.

[@MarysSimpleRecipes]

I love your energy Dani❤ thanks for sharing

[@mrandmrsprague]

Thanks Dani, beets are extremely healthy. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@awildavazquez1601]

I love beets! Thanks for the tips!! ❤️

[@mulugetabahta2431]

Thank you for sharing this . I love it .

[@sassyperry6382]

Thank you, Dani! I've been wanting to incorporate this nutritional goldmine into my family's vegetable roster

[@AYSHAROMNEYZ]

I absolutely love listening to you talk. And will definitely be trying beets the steamed way and making the salad using sherry vinegar. The one you made looked so delish 😊😊

[@rock_fortress2265]

You always inspire me Dani! Will be trying this over the weekend...

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

So glad to hear that! Enjoy!

[@playingthemomgame]

I have a yummy salad recipe that uses beets but I rarely make it because of the whole roasting process! I am definitely going to try steaming them!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Steaming your beets is a game changer - SO much easier.

[@thienphuongvo3667]

Thank you so much!

[@janettemitchell1176]

I often don't even cook beets. I grate them into a container just like grating carrots and sprinkle them onto salads. They are great for the liver.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

That is a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@Dianalynn62]

Beets are my 2nd favorite vegetable after broccoli...yummy..And thank you for peel tip..No more potato peeler for me! 😋

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

The peeling tip is a game-changer! I can't wait for you to give it a try.

[@kimlee1416]

Thank you, enjoyed your video on the beets.❤

[@Tastytips-by5tp]

Thanks you very much 🙏 super healthy beets ☺️☺️ tasty recipe 😋 amazing 🤩

[@cat5298]

I love your page and btw I just bought your cook book it is insanely good love it ❤

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Awe, thank you! I really appreciate that and am glad you are enjoying it.

[@jamesconnersr6428]

Thank you for your video I just got through using the vegetable peeler on on while they were still rolling so thank you for your peeling method❤

[@sylwiakowalczyk9461]

Thank you for good and healthy recepie❤I love beetroot

[@cynthiarosas8214]

Happy new year

[@dianejimenez8327]

Yessss..I like the Basic cooking technique ..you did with the beets ..and with All ..the foods you share with us 🤗 Such a Good Teacher .. you are thanks .. for making the food look S0Oo.. Delicious ..and want to try cooking.. it for our family and share with others as well !!! Thank you Dani 🌄🌻😁❤️

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's my pleasure!! Thank YOU for watching.

[@debbielente4766]

Thank you Dani. I really appreciated it. I weekly have beets on hand. Mine are roasted cut with Vinegar water sugar and cloves. Yum

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

That sounds delicious!

[@loribach534]

That's a beautiful steamer basket and your way is definitely easier, healthier, and faster than roasting them. I also appreciate your comment about cutting red beets on a plastic cutting board. Yellow beets have a great taste too!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thanks! And I agree, yellow beets are delicious as well.

[@nazeeniranfar2616]

Great tips 👍many thanks ☺️

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It’s my pleasure! Glad it was helpful.

[@maggiemay8622]

I love love love beets❤

[@ginag9563]

I will try this technique and use the beets for next week’s lunch meal prep. Thank you.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It’s my pleasure!! Enjoy them.

[@maryheckler6766]

My mother used to pick the beets when they were pretty small & cook them with the greens. So yummy! The greens are better than cooked spinach.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Agreed! Sauteed beet greens are really delicious.

[@2cutenisha]

Wow Ive been throwing mines away 😢

[@seasonsofphilly1993]

I love beets! And beet greens! I usually use your roasting recipe, because it's super easy. But, I'll definitely give steaming a try.

[@Dani_Spies]

If you think roasting is easy, you will see - this is even easier! LMK what you think!

[@ginafriend1690]

Hi and wonderful info, Dani. Steam them, will do! I love beets myself! Cook the greens like spinach. I've never thought of doing that. Thanks sweetie!! ❤ I'm a glover ☺️

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thanks, GinaFriens1690! I hope you get to try them - I really love to prepare this way - it's super easy!

[@Twelvestonestacking]

I will give it a go!

[@diwankdiwane7476]

Very easy and delecious

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I agree! Such an easy way to cook beets.

[@rosalindavega7757]

Healthy Yummy!!😋

[@Dani_Spies]

Enjoy them!

[@janetbrowning6602]

Trim the leaves off the beets and wash the and leaves and chop them and immediately freeze them. They freeze well and you can throw them into a recipe or easily cook them.

[@kimberlyhoeffel9249]

Ooo these look soooo good! I just love eating red beets. I am toying with the idea of trying to grow red beets in my garden next year

[@L0vit1]

I love beets ❤️

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Me too!!

[@matildadlamini6742]

Delicious Dani😊

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thank you!!

[@cynthias862]

Great video Dani. I made fresh beets for the first time last year with the help of a well seasoned elder. It was steamed in a pot with just a drop of water. Yummy. I love your techniques and tips. I look forward to cooking them soon. Thanks.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I'm so glad the tips are helpful! Enjoy the beets.

[@jackielucchesi6654]

Great tips ty.....

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

My pleasure!

[@YilmazLundyTURK]

I'll definitely try your way.! It sounds yummy... but you should also try with fried onions + walnuts, mix them, and garlic yogurt topping with some olive oil & chili spice 😋🤗 Thank you!

[@roxcastaneda]

I love beets!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Same!

[@antoniettemusolino1317]

Great ideas Dani, I love my beets esp roasted in salads yummo 🤩

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I'm curious. Do you roast them in foil or cut into chunks directly on a roasting pan?

[@antoniettemusolino1317]

@@CleanandDeliciousDani I like to boil them first a little then I put them in the roast pan add little bit of oil some seasoning then roast for 30 mins , and when cooled I like to put it in my salad yum! 👍

[@avcreations2494]

Great... thanks!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's my pleasure, enjoy!

[@mikedinadis2654]

Your awesome!!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Why, thank you 😊

[@cathylynnpietranton]

We love beets but we never tried fixing them from raw. We buy canned. Thank you Dani ❤️

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Canned works too! Although I do feel fresh beets have a little more flavor.

[@lottiel3418]

I’m buying some tomorrow. I always peeled them before cooking but this is way easier! Side note …there is some pretty good beet soup recipes too. I also have a smoothie recipe book that has combinations including beets. Thanks for a great tutorial.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Super fun ideas! I want to make a beet smoothie now!

[@farzanehzarei2323]

Hi my friend.It's amazing. I love beet.stay together 🙏

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[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

These are the exact ones -> bit.ly/storagecontainersclean

[@isabeltorres8717]

Amazing video and tips, thank you for sharing. Dani you look beautiful as ever!!!!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Anf thank you!! XO

[@SusanBrown-nd9mw]

I’ve always roasted mine, but now I have to try the steaming method!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I'm curious. Do you roast them in foil or cut into chunks directly on a roasting pan?

[@SusanBrown-nd9mw]

@@CleanandDeliciousDani I wrap them loosely in foil

[@LK-hy5jz]

Interesting approach! Lots of details. May I ask if the steamer you are showing in video 3-Quart Steamer Pot or 5? I am going to purchase it but need to know the size as I don;t want to go too big and the size of the steamer in your video looks good. Thank you!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It is a 3-quart! But I also have the 5-quart and use it often for veggies like broccoli and cauliflower.

[@sreejaprasanth6489]

Beet Pasta recipe please

[@janiesearight8106]

What's the name of the olive oil you use please and thank you

[@DejaVu_stayfit]

May I please share this video on my page❓

[@zamamabuza7461]

If I don't have a steamer can I boil then and for how long

[@Moonbeamglider]

Thank goodness, I’ve been boiling mine and they never get really tender. The steamer is in the drawer, no longer it’s got work to do.

[@peejayfromhell]

Those is great way go prepare beets but honestly, here you can buy sous vide pre cooked beets that are delicious and spare yourself all the time and trouble, since the preparation process is a mess. Those are just beets, no vinegar, citric acid, nothing that would change the taste, and they are perfectly cooked. You can even buy pre sliced or pre cubed ones for even less effort.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Very true - and when time is not on my side, I do this as well!

[@sarahnaqvi7116]

Hey lovely! May I ask why you don’t mention calories anymore? It used to be so easy to choose recipes from your channel 😭

[@vickihughes3648]

I love beets .. but the only way I can do that is to have them pickled 😊 I have tried them as is but it’s to earthy for me lol

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I love pickled beets as well! I may need to try that next.

[@megantingen5997]

I steam my beets, then peel them when cooked.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Same! It’s the easiest way to do the job. 😊

[@familyc3026]

I started learning to eat beets a couple years ago, but its unpleasant earthy taste always throws me off. Is there any suggestion to reduce the taste? After steaming, can you store in the freezer?

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Try serving them with some type of acid - like vinegar or lemon! that can help to take the edge off of the earthy flavor.

[@cynthiarosas8214]

Thankyou for coming in my email

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thanks for watching!

[@cynthiarosas8214]

@CleanandDeliciousDani your welcome I like beets

[@bulnene]

Omg lady, you are gorgeous

[@twinax]

I prefer them raw.

[@junezaglaniczny5781]

Look at your hands!!?? Should wear gloves. That red does not come off easily. I know, I've worked with beets before. Wear gloves. Simple

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I worked quickly over the sink and the color rinsed right off. As I mentioned in the video, gloves are always an option (just no my preference).