{"id":1036277,"date":"2019-05-29T21:48:17","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T02:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1036277"},"modified":"2020-07-04T16:32:39","modified_gmt":"2020-07-04T21:32:39","slug":"grilled-beets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/grilled-beets\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Grilled Beets"},"content":{"rendered":"I've always said that beets are my spirit vegetable. There's something about the transformative nature of these dirty roots that just gets me! Served raw, they're crunchy with similar earthy undertones to mushrooms and spinach. But when you roast them, their sweetness comes out to play, and they really become magical.\r\n\r\nIf you're not on the beet train yet, it's possible you've never discovered how to cook them properly<\/a>. Why not give grilled beets a shot?\r\n

Can you grill beets?<\/h3>\r\nYes: Beets are one of those surprising foods you can (and should) grill<\/a>! I love how the smoky flavor of the grill fuses with beet's natural earthiness, and the grill's high heat creates a caramelized coating that accentuates the sweet flavors. The best part? Grilling beets is super easy to do in a foil packet, creating a dinner or a side dish with little to no clean up required.\r\n

Do you peel beets before cooking?<\/h3>\r\nPeeling beets is a messy, time-consuming endeavor, but it's unnecessary when grilling or roasting whole beets. Simply slice off the top and bottom of each beet and cook them in boiling water, roast them in the oven or wrap 'em up in a foil packet for the grill<\/a>. When the beets are tender when pierced with a fork, their skins will also slip right off.\r\n\r\nTo keep my hands from getting stained, I always wear gloves when peeling beets. You can use your hands to peel beets under cold running water, or grab a clean kitchen towel and use it to shed the skins. Keep in mind that red beets may stain your towels (sometimes golden ones do, too), but you can pre-treat them with vinegar or lemon juice to remove the extra color in the wash.\r\n\r\nHere are more amazing things lemon juice can do.<\/a>\r\n

Is beet skin edible?<\/h3>\r\nProvided that you've scrubbed the beets to remove the dirt, beet skins are absolutely edible! Like potato or carrot skin, they contain a lot of fiber and other beneficial nutrients. That being said, beet skins can taste bitter (this is especially true with mature beets). If you're already apprehensive about beet's earthy flavor, I'd recommend peeling before eating.\r\n

How to Grill Beets<\/h3>\r\nPsst:\u00a0<\/i>Looking for a way to use up leftover roasted beets<\/a>? Skip straight to step 4!\r\n

Ingredients<\/b><\/h4>\r\n