Quick Pickled Beets Recipe

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Quick Pickled Beets
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Directions:

  1. Layer the beets and onion in a bowl or refrigerator container and set aside.
  2. In a 2-cup measure, mix the reserved beet juice (adding water to make 1/2 cup, if necessary), vinegar, sugar and salt.
  3. Microwave on High 2 minutes or until the mixture is hot and the sugar is dissolved.
  4. Pour the hot mixture over the beets and onion.
  5. Cool, then refrigerate, covered, for at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Keeps well in the refrigerator for at least a week.
  7. To prepare the beets: Wash 4 medium beets, unpeeled and with at least 1 of stem left on.
  8. Place in a bowl with 1/4 cup water.
  9. Cover and microwave at High for 10 to 12 minutes or until fork tender, rearranging twice during cooking.
  10. Let stand 5 minutes.
  11. Drain, reserving the cooking liquid.
  12. Refresh the beets with cold water, then peel and slice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 118.53 Kcal (496 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 213.55mg 9%
Potassium 321.57mg 7%
Total Carbs 27.77g 9%
Sugars 24.4g 98%
Dietary Fiber 2.25g 9%
Protein 1.98g 4%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 9%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 22.3mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 74.43 Kcal (312 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 134.1mg 9%
Potassium 201.93mg 7%
Total Carbs 17.44g 9%
Sugars 15.32g 98%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 9%
Protein 1.24g 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 9%
Iron 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 14mg 2%

* 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

  • 1.9
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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