Beets: In a small pot, cover one of the beets with water, cover the pot, and bring to a boil. Cook until until the beet is tender when pierced with a sharp knife—around 10 minutes. Slice the beet.

Remove beet greens if attached. Wash and dry beets, then wrap loosely in aluminum foil. Place foil package on a baking sheet and roast until beets are easily pierced with a knife, 50-60 minutes.

Beet powder, also called beetroot powder, is a similarly bright pink or red product made from dried, ground beets. Beet powder is often advertised as a superfood and sold by natural food retailers.

SUPPLEMENT MAKERS ADVERTISE that their powdered beets support your heart and make workouts easier. Beetroot powder is available as a standalone product, though it also pops up in a bunch of other ...

1 whole bone-in Pekin duck breast (see Note) or 2 boneless Pekin duck breast halves. 1 pound medium golden beets, trimmed. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling ...

(Fun fact: Often, beetroot powder is just freeze-dried beet juice). What Is Beetroot Powder Good For? In supplement form, beets might: Moderately Reduce Blood Pressure.