Science says beets' anti-cancer chemicals inhibit skin, lung and liver tumors in mice. Beets also may help the heart by lowering artery-damaging homocysteine. You can use canned beets, but freshly cooked ones retain more nutrients.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Scrub beets, leaving on root and 1 inch of stem. Place beets in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 45 to 60 minutes or until tender. Drain.
- Remove skins and cut beets into wedges. In a saucepan, combine remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; simmer until thickened. Add beets and toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 66.4 mg, Sugar 13.9 g
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