I love making quick pickles with my steamed beets like in
this recipe. Simply slice up the beets into uniform pieces, season to taste with salt and pepper, and add a liberal splash of balsamic vinegar. Marinate the beets for at least 30 minutes, stirring once or twice, before adding a generous glug of extra virgin olive oil. (If I’m eating the beets later, I add the olive oil right before I serve it.)