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.
Peel or rub off the skins after cooking. Microwave: Place the beets in a microwave-safe container with a little water for steam and cook on high until tender, about 10 minutes. (Timing, depending on beet size and unit power, may run from 8 to 15 minutes.) Stove top: Boil the beets in water until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Or steam them, using less water.