Glazed Fresh Beets Recipe

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Glazed Fresh Beets
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Ingredients:

  • 24 medium-size fresh beets
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine

Directions:

  1. Trim beets leaving root and 1 inch of stem; scrub well with vegetable brush. Place beets in a saucepan, and add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cover and cook 35 to 40 minutes or until beets are tender. Drain. Pour cold water over beets; drain. Let cool. Trim off stems and roots, and rub off skins. Cut beets into 1/4-inch slices. Set aside.
  2. Combine sugar and cornstarch in a heavy saucepan; stir in water and vinegar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
  3. Add beets to sauce, and cook 15 minutes; stir in butter.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 292.77 Kcal (1226 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.66g 12%
Cholesterol 20.34mg 7%
Sodium 258.13mg 11%
Potassium 1069.09mg 23%
Total Carbs 53.41g 18%
Sugars 42.56g 170%
Dietary Fiber 9.85g 39%
Protein 6.65g 13%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 58.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 73.61 Kcal (308 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.93g 12%
Cholesterol 5.11mg 7%
Sodium 64.9mg 11%
Potassium 268.81mg 23%
Total Carbs 13.43g 18%
Sugars 10.7g 170%
Dietary Fiber 2.48g 39%
Protein 1.67g 13%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 27%
Iron 0.8mg 18%
Calcium 14.6mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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