Minted Fried Beets with Balsamic Vinegar Sauce Recipe

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Minted Fried Beets with Balsamic Vinegar Sauce
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
387
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • 4 medium beets (about 1 1/2 lb total), scrubbed and trimmed, leaving about 1 inch of stems attached
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves (wash and dry before chopping)
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves (wash and dry before chopping)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup plus 1 tbsp water

Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan cover beets with salted water by 1 inch and simmer, covered, until tender, about 35 mintues. Drain beets in a colander and cool until they can be handled. Slip off and discard skins and stems. Beets may be prepared up to this point 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.
  2. Make sauce: In a very small saucepan simmer sauce ingredients, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Remove pan from heat and let sauce stand, covered, 15 minutes. Pour sauce through a fine sieve into a small bowl and cool. Sauce may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring sauce to room temperature before serving.
  3. Make batter: In a bowl whisk together flour, mint, and salt and add water, whisking until combined (batter will be lumpy).
  4. Cut beets into 1/4-inch-thick slices. In a deep 9-inch skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until 375°F. on a deep-fat thermometer. Working in batches, dip beet slices in batter and fry, without crowding, until golden and crisp, about 1 minute on each side, making sure oil returns to 375°F. before adding next batch. Transfer beets as fried to paper towels and drain. Beets may be made 2 hours ahead and reheated on a baking sheet in a 425°F. oven 10 minutes.
  5. Serve beets with sauce on the side for dipping.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 386.58 Kcal (1619 kJ)
Calories from fat 327.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.41g 56%
Sodium 98.18mg 4%
Potassium 253.72mg 5%
Total Carbs 15.61g 5%
Sugars 6.87g 27%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11%
Protein 1.92g 4%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 52.5mg 292%
Calcium 31.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 283.51 Kcal (1187 kJ)
Calories from fat 240.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.7g 56%
Sodium 72mg 4%
Potassium 186.07mg 5%
Total Carbs 11.45g 5%
Sugars 5.04g 27%
Dietary Fiber 2.05g 11%
Protein 1.4g 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 14%
Iron 38.5mg 292%
Calcium 23.4mg 3%

* 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

  • 10.2
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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