Meal Prep My Way: Power Smoothies Start with Steamed Beets

One of my favorite healthy habits is steaming a batch of beets once a week. It saves time, makes healthy eating effortless, and gives me delicious beets ready whenever I want a smoothie or salad.

After steaming, I store them in a glass jar with about ½ cup of raw apple cider vinegar. The vinegar adds a bright flavor and helps keep the beets ready to enjoy throughout the week when refrigerated.

How I Steam Beets in My VitaClay Nourishing Pot

Ingredients

• 4–6 large beets, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 cups water

Directions

1. Place 2 cups of water into your VitaClay Nourishing Pot.
2. Put the cut beets into a heat-safe bowl or steamer basket.
3. Select Steam and cook for 20–30 minutes, or until the beets are fork tender.
4. Let cool, then transfer to a glass jar.
5. Add about ½ cup raw apple cider vinegar, seal, and refrigerate.

Now you have delicious steamed beets ready all week for smoothies, salads, grain bowls, or as a healthy snack.

My Favorite Morning Power Smoothie

Blend together:

• 1 steamed beet
• 1 pear
• 1 lemon
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 tomato
• Fresh ginger
• Moringa
• Water or coconut water

One glass is packed with colorful whole foods to help nourish your body and fuel your day.

Real food. More energy. Every day. 

Food safety tip: For best quality and safety, refrigerate the steamed beets promptly after cooling and use them within about 5–7 days. Ensure the beets remain submerged in the vinegar liquid. The vinegar adds flavor, but it isn’t a substitute for proper refrigeration or canning.

Cook • Nourish • Gather • Thrive

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