Learn how to peel your beets without making a mess.
Learn the easiest method for peeling beets (hint: it involves cooking them first!
But beet skins are rich in nutrients and perfectly fine to eat too.
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Try this easy step-by-step to get perfectly peeled beets without beet-stained hands.
Let the beets cool
Wait about 20 minutes for the beets to cool.
It’ll make the beets easier to handle for peeling, and may help reduce the staining involved.
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You may also want to wear latex gloves to minimize the staining on your hands.
But the peel may be a bit tougher to remove from a raw beet.
Here’s what it’s crucial that you do to get a good peel.
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Here are a few tactics you’ve got the option to use to keep beet stains at bay.
Keep your knife hand oil-free.
A greasy hand could cause your knife to slipand an injury to happen.
How to Treat Beet Stains
Beet juice can bleed onto pretty much everything.
Here’s how to get it out of clothing, your hands, and your cutting board.
Let it sit for 15 minutes, then rinse again.
Wash the clothing in cold water
Wash as usual, and check for any remaining beet stains.
Step away from the clothes dryer!
Peeled beets are great to use chopped in salads, in dips, or even on top of toast.
Here are a few of our favorite beet recipes to make use of your peeled beets:
