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How To Freeze Beets

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Allyson Letal

Recipe developer and big root vegetable fan at Crave The Good.  Disciple of the No Carb Left Behind movement. 

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Your Guide

Pick fresh, firm beets that are heavy for their size and skip any beets that are soft or wiggly.

For Best Results

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Freezing Beets 101

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Prepare. 

Scrub and trim beet stems to 1 1/2". Place in a large roasting pan, toss with a drizzle of olive oil, and cover with a lid or tin foil. 

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Roast at 400f

Roast beets at 400 f until easily pierced with a fork. 

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Peel

Remove cooked beets from roasting pan and run under cold water while rubbing to easily remove the skins.   

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ADVICE

“ If you're not growing your own, Try to source locally grown fresh beets! Ask your friends with gardens, check the farmer's market, etc. Fresh beets are more flavorful than store-bought, in my experience.

Allyson Letal

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Slice Or Dice.

Depending on how you plan on using your beets, prepare them for the freeze. Slices, dices, and even whole small beets are great from the freezer. 

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Freeze. 

Fill up freezer friendly bags with cooked and prepared beets. I usually add a 1 meal portion for my family to each bag. Then either vacuum seal or close the bag.

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Transfer. 

Once bagged and sealed, transfer your beets to the freezer - they should last around 6 months - unless vacuum sealed, then they'll last 12. 

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How to thaw: 

To eat cold: allow the beets to thaw at room temperature for a few hours, or in the fridge overnight. To eat hot: heat the beets in the microwave in a microwave safe dish 

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Your harvest is preserved for future use

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WELL DONE!

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