Beetroot skin edible

4l0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . Beetroot are earthy, packed full of flavour and good for you. The problem with raw beetroot is that they often take over an hour to steam or roast. So can beetroot skin edible microwave beetroot to speed up the cooking process or is it best avoided?

To microwave beetroot, pierce it with a fork in multiple places then pop into a microwave-safe dish with some water and microwave for around 10 to 15 minutes. There is only one approach you can take when microwaving beetroot and we’ve outlined it below. Give the beetroot a good scrub to remove excess dirt and grit then stab the beetroot with a fork. This will help the heat to penetrate.

Grab a dish suitable for the microwave, ideally one with a lid, and place the beetroot into the dish. They must all fit in one singular layer. You can use a plate if it does not have a lid. Microwave the beetroot on full power for 12 minutes. Check that the beetroot is cooked. We would advise doing so with a fork and not a knife.

A fork should easily slide into the centre of the beetroot with little resistance. If it is still a little hard, microwave for 5 minutes. Let the cooked beetroot sit in the microwave for 10 minutes to cool down. Once the beetroot is cool enough to handle, peel them either using a knife, vegetable y-peeler or even your hands as the skins should pull away.

Beetroot will stain anything so we would recommend wearing disposable gloves. You now know the basic method for microwaving beetroot. But there are a few tips and tricks you may want to know to help you on your way. As you add more and more beetroot to the dish, there is an increased risk that the beetroot will cook unevenly. Try to limit it to 3 or 4 whole beetroots to prevent this from being an issue. As above, if you were to use beetroot of differing sizes, they’ll cook unevenly.