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Chilled Orange Borscht

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
"Its seems exotic, is pretty to look at and is a quick, sweet-sour way to take in the nutrients of beets - high in folic acid and antioxidants. Serve it in clear glass bowls for added appeal."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar pickled beets
  • 1 1/2 cups orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups plain fat-free yogurt (reserve 1/2 cup for garnish)
  • 1 pinch Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons chopped chives

Directions

  1. In a blender, puree beets, orange and lemon juices, and 1 cup yogurt. Add salt and pepper. Chill two hours or more. To serve, top with a dollop of reserved yogurt and the chives.
  2. To serve, top with a dollop of reserved yogurt and the chives.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 218 | Total Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 12mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

   

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2005 by Ralph Paisley   view full review
Taste is good. Color is gray. With the juice (not clear in the USA Weekend) it is more pink...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2006 by purejoy   view full review
I made this exactly as the recipe said. It was wonderful. I made it for a Ladies Lunch and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2007 by Just me   view full review
I gave this a a three. It was very easy and mine was a beautiful color but I think I must have...

 

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