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Best Baked Beets Recipe |
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Beets are a wonderful source of fiber, folic acid, and vitamin C, and, perhaps surprisingly, iron. Slow cooking at low temperatures lets the beets' natural flavors develop. A brief saute in orange juice and sweet-tart balsamic vinegar with fresh chives makes them irresistible.
Ingredients 12 large beets (3 pounds) 2 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
Method Preheat oven to 350o. Trim beets, leaving 1 inch of stem. Rinse; do not peel. Place beets in a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking pan filled with 1/4 inch water. Cover with aluminium foil, and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil; bake 30 minutes or until tender. Let beets cool slightly; peel and slice into 1/4-inch rounds. Set aside.
Melt margarine in a medium skillet over low heat; add orange juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, chives, and beets. Cook, tossing gently, 3 to 4 minutes or until hot.
Per serving: 23 g carbohydrates, 115 calories, 2 g fat(0 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 4 g Protein, 270 mg sodium |
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