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

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity without added sugars.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs are often more accessible and longer-lasting.

Trim the tops and roots of the beets, leaving a small amount of stem.

Run beets under cold water and scrub the outside with your thumb.

Add a couple of inches of water to the bottom of the pot and bring to a boil.

Reduce to a strong simmer and place the steamer basket in the pot.

Lay the beets in the steamer basket with skins on and cover with a lid.

Set a timer for 30 minutes to steam the beets.

Check doneness by piercing with a knife; it should slide in easily.

Let the beets sit in the pot for about 5 minutes after cooking.

Rinse the beets under cool water to help peel the skins off easily.

Cut the beets into chunky bite-sized pieces and transfer to an airtight container.

Toss the beets with olive oil, cherry vinegar, salt, black pepper, and fresh dill before serving.

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