Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. fires, use water spray, fog, or alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers.
Blanch the greens (optional). This will preserve the bright, green color, but the beet greens will cook fine without it. Here's how to go about it: Prepare an ice bath: a bowl of cold water and ice. Submerge the greens in boiling water for one minute. Remove the greens with tongs or drain them into a strainer. Place them in the ice bath until cold.
A Few Quick Serving Ideas. 1  Simply grate raw beets for a delicious and colorful addition to salads or decorative garnish for soups. 2  Healthy Boil beet greens for 1 minute for a great tasting side dish, which is very similar to Swiss chard. 3  Marinate steamed beets in fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh herbs.