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Beets

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"Canned beets never tasted so good." — Michele O'Sullivan

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

1 (16 ounce) can sliced beets, drained with liquid reserved
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tart green apple, peeled and sliced

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Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup of the beet liquid, lemon juice, salt, brown sugar and cornstarch; mix well. Cook, stirring, until thickened and clear. Stir in beets and apple. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer for 15 minutes.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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They tasted really good, and I hate beets. My husband almost threw up though, but he detests beets... I made him try it to set a good example for our 3 year old. Our 1 year old LOVES them!!! The longer you simmer them, the better they taste. I made them an hour ahead of time, and just warmed them up, and they were better than when I first cooked them. Nice recipe!

—WILLOWSCHNELL

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 20, 2009

Good...for beets.

—dailycook

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23 Ratings

Mar 27, 2008

I loved this recipe. The color of the dish is so beautiful to compliment a holiday meal. The sauce thickens up nicely and the flavors are wonderful.

—HYGEIA

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Oct 21, 2002

If you MUST eat beets, this is the way to go. It seems I went temporarily insane while at the grocery and picked up a can of beets. But, after desperately searching for a recipe that would make beets NOT taste like beets, I found it! I went a little heavy on the apple. :) hehe

—ELFINDANCER

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Sep 13, 2010

This was a fun recipe to start with, I challenged myself to run w/ fresh beets but kept the concept beyond that all Michele's - very innovative and fresh - I'd have never experimented w/ Beets and Apples had it not been for this post - Thanks Michele - you created a challenge for me w/o knowing it!!! ~Jeff

—Jeff_Belmont

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Oct 12, 2010

I enjoy beets but have never cooked them myself. I made this recipe and it turned out delicious. I threw in a handful of chopped walnuts and pecans at the end just to add some crunch and it tastes pretty great. I will definitely make this again.

—LNHume

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Sep 01, 2007

substituted fresh peach for apple & slow-cooked with all the juice from the can for 30 mins. excellent. could double the fruit content too to further disguise the beets but was yummy 1 can to 1 fresh fruit

—Vi

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May 29, 2009

I make this quite often - an easy, delicious and colorful side dish.

—Prietto0

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Nutrition

Calories
66 kcal
3%

Carbohydrates
16.6 g
5%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.2 g
< 1%

Fiber
2.7 g
11%

Protein
1.2 g
2%

Sodium
512 mg
20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Beets

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 66
Calories from Fat: 1

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 512mg 20 %
Potassium 214mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 16.6g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11 %
Protein 1.2g 2 %
Sugars 13.1g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 13 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 22 %
** Thiamin 1 %
Niacin 3 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 19 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.