Whats the best way to cook beetroot?

pattym1, Apr 6, 2:09pm
I have a couple of beetroot(s? ? ) and am not sure the best way to cook them. Can I microwave them?

harrislucinda, Apr 6, 2:21pm
you canby pricking thembut, theybleedbestto boiluntil tendertakeoffleavesto about1inchfrombeetno saltneeded

pattym1, Apr 6, 2:24pm
thanks for that. how long do they take to cook by boiling?

uli, Apr 6, 2:33pm
Depends on their size really - from 30 minutes to over an hour for the big ones ...

pattym1, Apr 6, 2:37pm
thanks uli. microwave it is then

uli, Apr 6, 2:40pm
No idea -do not own a microwave ...

ksr, Apr 6, 3:12pm
Microwave and serve with sour cream yum

antoniab, Apr 6, 3:15pm
If they are just small, roast with whole garlic cloves, olive oil and S&P, yumo!

beaker59, Apr 6, 4:35pm
I have them in with my roast veg tonight. Yep got garlic, sage and rosemary in there with them.

beaker59, Apr 6, 5:32pm
Rubs tummy mmmmmmmmmmmm they were nice tender and sweet.

margyr, Jan 6, 10:11am
so if you are roasting them do you peel them first? if yes how?