pickled beets
With just 10 minutes of prep and only 5 ingredients you can transform earthy beets into tangy tender slices of absolute goodness. These Simple Pickled Beets are gluten free, paleo-friendly and vegetarian and one of my absolute favorite summer side dishes!
I originally shared this recipe on August 1, 2014. I have updated the images and some of the text today.
They’re so good, it’s like standing at the counter, eating straight out of the bowl good. Like turn your pee red for a few days good. Wait, is that a degree of goodness? You get what I mean?
But these Simple Pickled Beets are just about as well…. simple as you can make them. Just boil them, peel and slice them and then toss them in a super simple vinaigrette and you’re done! They are delicious in their simplicity. Tangy, earthy and meltingly tender. And they will look absolutely stunning on your Summer table next to all of your gorgeous grilled meat and summer salads.
!I always say, “You can’t beat a beet!” Well, maybe not always, but I do really love beets. There are so many ways you can prepare and eat them. You can boil them and toss them into salads or side dishes like my Green Salad with Beets and Crispy Prosciutto Chips, or the Spinach Salad with Maple Ranch Dressing and Bacon and Beets, Beets with Cranberries and Spiced Nuts or Beets with Tahini. They are also delicious just shredded and eaten raw like in my Layered Salad with Beets, Apple, Cheddar and Bacon. And don’t miss out on roasting them! Check out how to roast beets by oh my veggies.
Nutritional Benefits Of Beets
- They are high in B-9 or folate which is vital for good emotional and mental health
- Chocked full of Vitamin C which helps boost your immune system
- Naturally occurring nitrates in beets may help lower blood pressure
- Beets are a unique source of betaine, which is a nutrient that helps fight inflammation, protects internal organs and improves stamina
pickled beets
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
With just 10 minutes of prep and only 5 ingredients you can transform earthy beets into tangy tender slices of absolute goodness. These Simple Pickled Beets are a gluten free, paleo-friendly, vegetarian side dish that will make all of your Summer grilling dishes sing!
Ingredients
- 1 pound beets, about 2 bunches greens removed, and trimmed
- 1 large clove garlic, crushed and peeled
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place beets in a 3-quart saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the beets are tender and a fork inserted into the beets comes out easily, 40 to 55 minutes, depending on the size of the beets. Drain and cool beets until cool enough to handle.
- Whisk garlic, oil, vinegar and salt in a medium bowl. Peel and slice beets. Add to the dressing, and toss to coat. Cool beets completely in the dressing. Refrigerate or serve immediately.
Notes
0 mg Cholesterol, 0 g Added Sugars
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
Here are the original images associated with this blog post.
I’m still trying to convince my hubby that pickled beets can be incredible (I’m afraid he was scarred with a bad batch when he was a kid), but secretly, I don’t mind because that means I don’t have to share! LOL. No one can deny how beautiful beets are, and I just love this! Gorgeous!
My husband didn’t like beets when I met him so there is hope! They are so pretty aren’t they! I especially love chioggia.
I love beets too–anyway they come! Love this simple recipe that shows them off soooo nicely. Pinned!
Thank you so much friend!
These look great, Katie! So vibrant. I want to pile them on top of a big veggie burger!
Oh that’s a great idea. I wouldn’t have thought of that, but the flavors would be awesome!
I need to make some pickled beets asap!! I love beets but have never had them prepared this way before. I could eat these plain or I bet they would be so good on everything!
They are a great side because they’re sweet and sour.
A simple pleasure and SO fabulous! No canning needed, as they’d disappear fast…. and beetitis? Worth that change in color… delicious work Katie (and that steam capture… incredible!).
Look is so great & yummy. I want to try to make it. So nice post
My mother-in-law turned me on to fresh beets. And have never gone back. Am looking forward to doing this recipe.
When I met my husband he was not really a beet fan- I just don’t think he had had them very many times. Now he loves them! I love hearing about when people discover new (healthy) ingredients! Thanks for stopping by Nancy. Happy cooking!
How long will they keep in the fridge
Should I use a hot water bath to keep longer
Do they have to be refrigerated
They will keep in the fridge for 4 days. It is not a huge batch. There is not enough brine to cover them in jars safely. Yes they have to be refrigerated. If you are looking for canning recipes, I highly recommend either “Brown Eggs and Jam Jars” or “Not Your Mama’s Canning Book.”
These go amazing in a salad for a tangy yet sweet punch of flavor!
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Oh how I love beets! I could eat these pickled beets every single day!
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A match made in heaven. I just got the beets today and right after, found your recipe. Perfect.
I will try canning them for winter. Any thoughts?
I look forward to seeing more of your recipes.
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As you said, “delicious” and so easy. I added half a sweet onion to the mix and some freshly cracked black pepper because well, I like sweet onion and black pepper. Next time some jalpeono slices. Thank you for your post. And remember.
All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men (and women) to do nothing.
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This was by far the best beet recipe I’ve made… boiling the beets makes them tender (i tried roasting last week and they dried out!). Use a good quality balsamic vinegar and fresh garlic and salt! Fabulous!