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Mar 19, 2011(updated June 23, 2022)

Simply Steamed Beets

4.57 from 53 votes
By Dani Spies
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Learn how to make perfectly steamed beets for a variety of healthy dishes from a simple side to salads and soups.

cubed steamed beets in a small white bowl

In my opinion, beets are an underrated vegetable. They’re inexpensive, available year round and are loaded with nutrients. Steamed beets can be used as a simple side dish, as a salad ingredient, and blended into soups. They can even be made into delicious dressings and dips!

And if you’ve only ever tasted canned beets, you’re in for a real treat! These steamed beets are not only easy and nutritious, they’re actually super tasty!

How Do You Make Steamed Beets?

The first step to steaming beets is to scrub them clean. Next, trim off any beet greens by slicing off the top of the beets. You can trim off the root end after the beets have steamed.

In order to save a little time, I steam the beets with the skins still on. This way I don’t have to deal with peeling the beets before I cook them. Once they’re cooked, the skins peel right off, the only catch to this time-saving method is that there is pretty much no way to avoid purple fingers!

Finishing them with a kiss of olive oil, a splash of vinegar, and a pinch of kosher salt gives them just the right balance of flavor so that you could easily serve them as-is. If you wanted to take them one step further try tossing them with some fresh herbs (parsley, mint, and dill are my faves!).

steamed beets in a steamer pot

Tips 

  • The beet greens are similar to kale or collard greens. They are a good source of calcium, vitamins, and iron. You can sauté them in a skillet with olive oil and seasonings for a healthy side dish.
  • Be aware that the cooked beets will stain anything they touch. You can lay parchment paper down on the surface before peeling and cutting. You can also wear kitchen gloves to peel. Or use a paper towel for holding and peeling the beets.
  • Find my method for roasting beets here.

Are Beets Healthy?

Beets are a very nutritious root vegetable! They are a great source of potassium, manganese, and folate as well as vitamins A, B6, C, and K. They are low calories and thought to be good for the heart, and have anti-inflammatory properties. Beets are also high in fiber which can help with digestion. So go ahead and enjoy as many steamed beets as your heart desires!

peeling steamed beets

Although perfectly simple and delicious as is, I like to make these beets as a head-start ingredient. It’s an easy way to turn a basic mid-week salad into something extra special!

More Beet Recipes

  • Beet Salad with Arugula and Walnuts
  • Sweet and Tart Beet Dressing
  • Cold Beet and Fennel Soup
  • Beet and Quinoa Salad

Thanks so much for reading! If you make this recipe I would love for you to give it a ★ rating below. And be sure to follow me on YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook for more healthy food inspiration!

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4.57 from 53 votes

Steamed Beets

Try making these beets ahead of time and leaving them in the fridge as an easy head-start ingredient you can add to a salad during the week.
Course: DIET, DINNER, sides
Cuisine: American, dairy free, gluten free, kids, nut free, Paleo, vegan, vegetarian, Whole30
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time50 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 21kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sized beets about a pound
  • 2 tsp sherry vinegar
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Scrub beets clean and then place them in a steamer basket and cook for about 30 minutes or until tender all the way through.
    raw beets in a steamer
  • Once the beets are cool enough to handle, rub the skins off and cut into small bite size pieces.
    peeling skin from steamed beet
  • Toss with vinegar and oil and finish with salt and pepper.
    steamed beets cubed and in a white bowl

Notes

Uncooked beets will keep in the fridge for about 14 days. Steamed beets can be stored in an airtight container or zip-top baggie for 3-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg

Dairy Free, Diet, Dinner, Gluten Free, How-To, Kitchen Basics, Nut Free, Paleo, Recipes, Seasonal Picks, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole 30

About Dani Spies

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. Cathy S says

    March 20, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    5 stars
    I love the new site Dani! Very nice! Thank you for all your great inspiration! I bought my Kale today! Can’t wait to make the chips!

    Reply
  2. Dani says

    March 20, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks Cathy:) Can’t wait to hear what you think of the Kale Chips!!

    Reply
  3. jeanie says

    March 20, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    5 stars
    best of luck with the new look!
    FYI: you might want to add a link to recipes listed just plain ol’ alphabetically, too.

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 20, 2011 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      I agree! It’s on the top of my list:)

      Reply
  4. Sandy says

    March 20, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    5 stars
    Love the new look Dani. It’s very clean and delicious looking!
    Keep all the wonderful recipes coming and hope you are keeping well.
    Sandy xx

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 20, 2011 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks Sandy:)

      Reply
    • deo says

      October 31, 2017 at 3:34 pm

      5 stars
      another recipe said steam 7 min

      Reply
  5. Adriana says

    March 20, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    5 stars
    Love the new site! I’m excited to see what’s to come.

    When I cook my beats, after they’ve cooled, I actually rub the skin off with a paper towel. It comes right off and no red fingers!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 20, 2011 at 6:34 pm

      5 stars
      Great tip!! Thanks so much… sometimes it’s just too easy to overlook the most simple ideas:)

      Reply
  6. Adriana says

    March 20, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    5 stars
    And that should read BEETS… oops!

    Reply
  7. Priyanka says

    March 20, 2011 at 10:02 pm

    5 stars
    I absolutely love the new look of your site.

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 25, 2011 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks Priyanka!

      Reply
  8. Natalie says

    March 21, 2011 at 7:56 am

    5 stars
    Love the new site, Dani! It’s gorgeous! And I loooooove beets. 🙂

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 25, 2011 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks Natalie! I looooove beets too!

      Reply
  9. spoonthat.com says

    March 21, 2011 at 10:09 am

    5 stars
    Hey Dani! Love the new design! It really is simple and clean just like your recipes!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 25, 2011 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      I was going for simple and clean so I’m happy to hear that’s how it feels:)

      Reply
  10. Danielle says

    March 22, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    5 stars
    I love the new look! And I love that you have featured beets in this post because beets are my favourite! I eat roasted beets about 3-4 days a week. I have been afraid of preparing them any other way, becuase I love how vibrant and sweet they are when roasted but those steamed beets look wonderful. Next week I will definitely be trying to steam them.

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 25, 2011 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      I love them roasted too but a quick steam is just to easy to pass up sometimes;)

      Reply
  11. Aly says

    March 23, 2011 at 1:45 am

    5 stars
    Love the new look! Very Fresh 🙂 Also, I made the Lentil Joe’s last night (I swapped out the lentils for ground turkey) and they were awesome!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 25, 2011 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks! So glad you liked the Lentil Joes’… now I’m craving them made with turkey:)

      Reply
  12. Hilary says

    March 23, 2011 at 11:18 am

    5 stars
    I love beets….they are great as beet chips…sliced thin (I use a mandolin) and then drizzle with a little olive oil, season with salt and bake…yum!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 25, 2011 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      Never made beet chips…. sounds like a fun video idea! Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
  13. Tina says

    March 25, 2011 at 7:28 am

    5 stars
    I love beets and cannot wait to try this recipe! I am new to your site and I absolutely love what you are doing Dani! I have forwarded your link onto many friends and family to use and enjoy. Thanks for what you do!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 25, 2011 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks so much Tina and thanks for passing my link along! I really appreciate it:)

      Reply
  14. Marcia says

    March 25, 2011 at 8:01 am

    5 stars
    The website looks great Dani! It really gives a sense of Clean and Delicious! I love beets, just never knew how to use them in dishes. Thanks for the great tips! 🙂

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 25, 2011 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      You’ll have to try the salad I posted today… great way to use up your beets!

      Reply
  15. Jackie says

    September 15, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    5 stars
    hi Dani, 

    My husband and I decided to grow beets this year in our garden and we were wondering how should we prepare our beets for our 3 year old daughter to try for the first time? Should we leave them raw or do they taste better roasted? 

    Any tips would be amazing, Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      September 17, 2015 at 9:37 am

      5 stars
      I think roasted or steamed would be the best way to present them for the first time – it makes them just a little sweeter and more tender!

      Reply
  16. Karen says

    May 31, 2021 at 3:39 pm

    5 stars
    The Simply Steamed Beets are delicious. Thank you for the recipe!!

    Reply
  17. Rod Ferris says

    December 28, 2021 at 5:01 pm

    5 stars
    I find that beets will keep in the crisper for more than 14 days!! But best to pickle as the flavour isn’t as nice.

    Reply
  18. Essess says

    March 19, 2022 at 8:06 pm

    4 stars
    This worked really well in my electric steamer. One warning, I had pretty average sized beets but they needed to steam for an additional 15 minutes. I’ll definitely do this again soon.

    Reply
  19. Essess says

    December 4, 2022 at 6:49 pm

    4 stars
    My beets always take almost an hour in the steamer which keeps throwing off my dinner timing.

    Reply

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