Cooked beets are a staple in the PUL kitchen, and they're super easy to make. We'll showcase 2 methods to cook up beets: steamed on the stove, and roasted in the oven. The cooking process brings out their inherent sweetness, making them a delightful addition to any meal. Their juicy taste and bright colour can enhance various dishes, from adding a pop of colour to salads, being a tasty topping on toast or sandwiches, to colouring pasta with their natural hues.
beets
Total
1 hr + 5 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
1 hr
Free from
soy
peanut
tree nut
sesame
gluten
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What would be the recommended way to freeze these? I have an overload of beets and probably won't be able to finish them this week.
Brigitte - Sept. 22, 2026, 1:59 p.m.
I freeze cooked beet all the time. Roasted them or cook them in water is fine. Then cut in small cubes, place on a tray to freeze and in bags or containers once frozen. It’s easy and they don’t lose their texture and taste. Good luck
Wilma - Sept. 22, 2026, 2:57 p.m.
Perfect, thank you Brigitte!
PUL Team - Sept. 22, 2026, 5:53 p.m.
Ooou we've not actually tried freezing this one yet, Wilma! Will definitely give this a try, Brigitte, thanks for the tips! ❤️
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Marina - April 3, 2026, 8:44 p.m.
I love this type of recipe. I’ve been learning so much about cooking and nutrition through you. Thank you PUL team! 🙇♀️
PUL Team - April 3, 2026, 11:24 p.m.
oh we're thrilled to hear this, Marina! Thanks for welcoming us into your kitchen 🤗
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Leah Graw - March 8, 2026, 4:05 p.m.
The pressure cooker also works great. I put beets in the Instant Pot for 30 minutes. Let depressurize naturally then peel and put in the fridge. I chop and dress some in oil and balsamic so they can be tossed into salads or sandwiches.
PUL Team - March 8, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Ooou thanks for taking the time to share the insight, Leah! ☺️
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Aileen - Dec. 29, 2023, 10:50 a.m.
Worked perfectly to cook one beet for the lentil burger.
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Terry - Dec. 11, 2023, 9:13 p.m.
I also sometimes boil mine and use the cooking water in soups and smoothies. No nutrients down the drain ;-)
PUL Team - Dec. 12, 2023, 7:55 a.m.
Hehe thanks for the tip, Terry!
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Linda Fe - Dec. 10, 2023, 7:08 p.m.
What a super easy process! Thanks for providing the steps!
PUL Team - Dec. 11, 2023, 2:30 a.m.
So happy it was helpful! Thank you, Linda 😊
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What would be the recommended way to freeze these? I have an overload of beets and probably won't be able to finish them this week.
I love this type of recipe. I’ve been learning so much about cooking and nutrition through you. Thank you PUL team! 🙇♀️
The pressure cooker also works great. I put beets in the Instant Pot for 30 minutes. Let depressurize naturally then peel and put in the fridge. I chop and dress some in oil and balsamic so they can be tossed into salads or sandwiches.
Worked perfectly to cook one beet for the lentil burger.
I also sometimes boil mine and use the cooking water in soups and smoothies. No nutrients down the drain ;-)
What a super easy process! Thanks for providing the steps!