Freezing Beets
Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing beets to stock your freezer with this amazing vegetable. Learning how to freeze beets is a great way to preserve this versatile crop without needing any special equipment.
Servings: 5
Equipment
Ingredients
- beets {choose tender smaller to medium beets if possible}
- ice
Instructions
Prepare the Beets
- Cut the beet top and root end off. Place the stem end on a cutting board and using a sharp knife, cut downward to remove the skin.
Cooking the Beets
- Prepare a large mixing bowl with ice water.
- (INSTANT POT INSTRUCTIONS): Put a trivet/steamer basket in your Instant Pot and add 1.5 cups of water. Place the beets on top of the trivet.Secure your lid. Set the vent to "sealing", then Manual>High Pressure>13 minutes.When the cooking time is up, use a dish rag to carefully flip the vent to "venting". Using a slotted spoon, remove beets from the Instant Pot and place in the ice water. Allow them to sit for 3 minutes, and then drain into a strainer.
- (STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS):Place a steamer basket in a pot and add enough water to cover the bottom. Place a lid on the pot and steam for 30-50 minutes or until the beet is easily pierced with a knife.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove beets from the pot and place them in the ice water. Allow them to sit for 3 minutes, and then drain into a strainer.
- You may leave the beets whole, cut them in half, or into slices.
How to Freeze Beets
- Add a piece of parchment paper to a rimmed baking sheet. Place the beets on the parchment, ensuring they're not touching each other.
- Freeze for 3 hours.
- Break apart any clumps that have formed on the baking sheet and transfer the beets to freezer-proof storage.
Notes
- Frozen beets will keep in the freezer for 9-12 months.
- You do not need to thaw the beets before reheating them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1beet | Calories: 35kcal