Beetroot question

Post by **Richard** » 19 Aug 2007, 18:20

Just thinking about the time it takes to boil beetroot, especially mine at present which I can't pull up quick enough and they get huge......

can you cook them in the microwave?

To me, a mere bloke, the microwave cooks from the inside - so it's easier to see they're done.
Plus the microwave would be a far less expensive option energy wise.

Also, wouldn't it keep the goodness in?

Has anyone experience in this?

Thanks, Richard

PS - We eat them cooked on salads and sometimes roast them for Sunday Lunch.

AnnaB · Post by **AnnaB** » 19 Aug 2007, 18:37

Got rid of the microwave years ago after reading it destroys about half of the vitamin content of food.
Maybe you will have to experiment, I boil mine and then freeze them, we then use them as a vegetable in a cooked meal.

PK · Post by PK » 19 Aug 2007, 20:53

Hi Richard

I started microwaving beetroot. I put 4 in a bowl with about an inch of water and put on full power for ten minutes. Worked perfectly.

Post by **wendy** » 20 Aug 2007, 08:41

Ooooh thank you for that PK.
I have been getting beetroot the past 3 weeks in my organic box. The cooking for an hour or so is a pain.
Ta
Wendy

Post by **Richard** » 20 Aug 2007, 10:30

Thanks, will try one out this week.