* Be sure to eat them fairly soon after purchasing the beets(before their starch turns to sugar).
* When chopping the beets, begin by carefully cutting in half so you have a flat surface. Then place that flat surface on your cutting board and continue to chop, dice, etc. Especially helpful tip when peeling...
* Use a vegetable peeler. Or peel carefully with a knife, always laying the beet on a flat surface and cutting AWAY from you. If roasting (baking) or boiling, you can peel the beet AFTER cooking -- the skins come right off.
How to Cook Beet Helpful Hints Video:
