How to Cook Beets

There are generally two ways to cook beets and from my perspective that don't taste that different for most recipes.

Boiling Beets

• Cut the beets into chunks and peels if you like
• Place the beets in a pot of boiling water until tender (i.e. you can easily pierce with a fork) usually about 15-20 minutes
  
• If the beets are not peeled, place them in cold water and slip the skins off

Roasting Beets

• Peel the beets
• Cut beets into chunks
• Preheat the oven to 350
  
• Option 1: Place beets on a piece of aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil and any spices you'd like. Fold the top the the aluminum foil into a tent and place it in the oven
• Option 2: Place the beets in a roasting pan with a inch or so of water. Sprinkle with any spices.
• Roast until tender (i.e. easily pierced with a fork) usually about 15-20 minutes.