Uncle Bill's Beets & String Beans in a Cream Sauce Recipe

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Uncle Bill's Beets & String Beans in a Cream Sauce
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  1. In a medium sized saucepan, add whole beets, (Do not cut the top or bottom of the beets.).
  2. Snip the ends off the string beans and discard, then add them to the saucepan with beets. Cover with hot water and bring to boil.
  3. Reduce heat to a strong simmer, place lid on saucepan and cook the beans for 10 minutes. Remove beans into a mixing bowl and cover with cold water; set aside.
  4. Continue to cook the beets for an additional 20 - 25 minutes or just until you can pierce the beets with a fork; do not overcook.
  5. Immediately drain the beets and cover with cold water, drain and cover again with cold water and let sit for 3 minutes.
  6. Cut the tips and bottom of the beets, peel the skins and discard.
  7. Cut the beets into quarters and then slice them to about 1/8 inch thick slices.
  8. In a large frying pan, melt butter on medium-high heat.
  9. Add the sliced beets and stir to coat with butter.
  10. Cut the beans in half and add to the frying pan stirring to coat with butter.
  11. Saute' the beets/beans for 8 minutes, mixing often.
  12. Add the sugar, salt, granulated garlic powder, dried dill weed and whipping cream, stirring to coat beets/beans.
  13. Continue to simmer uncovered for another 3 to 5 minutes or until a nice creamy sauce begins to form and thicken slightly.
  14. Serve as a side dish or over a slice of bread.
  15. NOTE: You can also use yellow string beans.
  16. It takes about 6 - 1 1/2 diameter beets for 12 ounces.
  17. It takes about 16 - 6 long beans for 6 ounces.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 226.65 Kcal (949 kJ)
Calories from fat 166.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.49g 28%
Cholesterol 55.51mg 19%
Sodium 659.97mg 27%
Potassium 398.99mg 8%
Total Carbs 14.54g 5%
Sugars 8.48g 34%
Dietary Fiber 3.86g 15%
Protein 3.21g 6%
Vitamin C 11.5mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 54.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 134.44 Kcal (563 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.97g 28%
Cholesterol 32.92mg 19%
Sodium 391.47mg 27%
Potassium 236.67mg 8%
Total Carbs 8.62g 5%
Sugars 5.03g 34%
Dietary Fiber 2.29g 15%
Protein 1.91g 6%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.6mg 5%
Calcium 32.2mg 5%

* 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

  • 5.3
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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