Sweet and Sour Beets

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 118.1
  • Total Fat: 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 317.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
  • Protein: 2.4 g

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Introduction

YUM! This is a great way to cook beats so everyone likes them. It is also quite cost effective! YUM! This is a great way to cook beats so everyone likes them. It is also quite cost effective!
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1lb beets, about 3 large beets, stems removed
    1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
    1/2 onion chopped, about 1/2 to 3/4 cup
    1 clove of garlic finely minced
    1 tbsp. all purpose flour
    1 cup vegetable broth
    2 tbsp brown sugar
    1/3 cup cider vinager

Directions

1. Put the beets in a large sauce pan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until beets are tender, about 20 - 25 minutes.

2. Drain, cool, peel and dice beets *to cool more quickly dump the beets into a colander and run under cold water until cool enough to handle.

3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and sauté until onion is just tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, stirring for one minute longer. Stir in flour until blended into the oil. Stir in vegetable broth, beets brown sugar and vinager. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for another 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

makes 4 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JESSAMILLY.