Sweet and Sour Beets
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Peeler
- Oven
- Baking dish
- Aluminum Foil
- Stirring Spoon
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 1 bunch beets with greens
- 2 Granny Smith apples
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Directions
- Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables before preparing.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Peel and trim the beets and apples, cut into 1/2-inch slices and place in a baking dish.
- Set the greens aside.
- Sprinkle lemon juice over the beet/apple combination and mix nutmeg and salt throughout.
- Top with the brown sugar.
- Cover lightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, stir, and bake uncovered for 15 minutes more or until tender.
- Trim the stems from the beet greens.
- Stack the leaves on top of each other and cut into strips.
- Steam 3 minutes or until tender.
- Mix with the cooked beets, add salt, and serve.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories, 128; Carbohydrate, 32 g; Protein, 2 g; Total Fat, 0 g; Saturated Fat, 0 g; Trans Fat, 0 g; Cholesterol, 0 mg; Fiber, 6 g; Total Sugars, 24 g; Sodium, 398 mg; Calcium 32 mg; Folate, 140 mcg; Iron, 1 mg; Percent of Calories from Fat, 0%. Makes 4 serving
Calories, 128; Carbohydrate, 32 g; Protein, 2 g; Total Fat, 0 g; Saturated Fat, 0 g; Trans Fat, 0 g; Cholesterol, 0 mg; Fiber, 6 g; Total Sugars, 24 g; Sodium, 398 mg; Calcium 32 mg; Folate, 140 mcg; Iron, 1 mg; Percent of Calories from Fat, 0%. Makes 4 serving