Fresh beets?

[cjcouple]

I'm trying to explore with new veggies. One I have never had or made are fresh beets. How do you cook them? I saw I should cook greens too right?

Sorry I feel stupid even asking.

[momin2013]

I've boiled them whole or cut in half, let cool, then doused with vinegar and a bit of salt. I love pickled beets, and they taste pretty similar when made that way.

[gastro]

Roasted is my favorite.
You can cut off the greens and sautée them, but I often toss them.
Shredded (raw) with carrots and you can make a slaw or add to a veggie sandwich.
Cold, roasted beets sliced thin with cream cheese is yummy on rye toast.

[dizzycooks]

Cold, diced and tossed with feta and balsamic - yum!

[mamaalysson]

Roasted. Yummmmm. With olive oil and sea salt. And then I either toss them warm into a spinach salad or serve on their own.

Now I wish we had beets for tonight.

[cjcouple]

Thanks all. I ended up cooking just the greens tonight. I sautéed them in olive oil and garlic with salt and pepper... so good. I'm going to roast the beets tomorrow.

Pretty cheap veggie. $3 for the bunch.