Orange Scented Beets

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. small beets, trimmed
  • 2 T unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 T sugar
  • 1 T red wine vinegar
  • Grated peel of 1 medium orange
  • Grated peel of 1 small lemon
  • Juice of 1 medium orange
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Place beets in a saucepan; cover with cold, unsalted water. Heat slowly to boiling, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until barely tender, about 25 minutes. Drain under cold water, remove skins, and cut beets into slices. Reserve.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare all other ingredients.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until golden. Add sugar, vinegar, zests, juice and cinnamon. Stir in beets. Cook, stirring often, 10minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste and garnsih with parsley.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

410 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.7g 31% DV
Total Fat 19.2g 25% DV
Carbs 55.5g 20% DV
Fiber 22.9g 82% DV
Sugar 9.1g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10021.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1273mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 29.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 41.6mg 46% DV
Calcium 589.3mg 45% DV
Iron 11.3mg 63% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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