Last year, my husband discovered beets.
This year, we planted some in our garden.
I grew up eating beets, but we always either boiled them or cooked them in the oven. But, this time, I tried them in the crockpot and they were outstanding.
Crockpot Beets
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium beets
- 1/4 C water
Directions
Begin by scrubbing the beets (but leave the skin on). Place the beets into a small crockpot and pour in 1/4 C water.
Cover, and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4 hours.
Carefully remove from the crockpot and peel (use caution because they will be really hot!). We found it easiest to peel the better on a plate with a knife and fork.
Slice and serve warm.
Enjoy!
oh this is great!! I try to use the crock pot rather than the oven when I can, as it uses less energy. I am one of those people who try to tread lightly on the earth, and hate to fire up my big oven, and wrap a couple beets in foil. The only other recipe for beets in the crock pot still called for foil. Yay!!
ReplyDeleteI love doing that too, Trish! Being an ecology teacher, I am right there with you with regard to treading lightly. The crockpot is amazing (it's the most energy efficient kitchen appliance!) and I also love that you don't have to wrap the beets. I do the same thing with potatoes.
DeleteWhat a cute & unique Crock Pot you have there! Love that design!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I inherited it from my 98 year old neighbor. I can safely say it's an antique ;-)
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