ROSEMARY BEETS

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We're a family of beet eaters. For a simple side dish, I use a slow cooker and let the beets mellow with rosemary and thyme. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
5 large fresh beets (about 3-1/2 pounds), peeled and trimmed
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 medium orange, peeled and chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first 9 ingredients until blended. Place beets in a greased 4-qt. slow cooker. Add onion and orange. Pour honey mixture over top., Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until beets are tender. Remove beets; cut into wedges. Return to slow cooker. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold. Serve with a slotted spoon; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic exchanges