Summer Beets with Mint Recipe

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Summer Beets with Mint
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 lb trimmed beets, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2/3 cup chopped mint

Directions:

  1. Cook onion in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add beets, water, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and simmer, covered, until beets are tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, 2 to 5 minutes. Cool slightly, then toss with mint and salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 213.14 Kcal (892 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.44g 18%
Cholesterol 30.37mg 10%
Sodium 148.97mg 6%
Potassium 822.14mg 17%
Total Carbs 23.44g 8%
Sugars 13g 52%
Dietary Fiber 9.61g 38%
Protein 3.82g 8%
Vitamin C 22.3mg 37%
Vitamin A 2.1mg 71%
Iron 239.5mg 1330%
Calcium 125.1mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 62.65 Kcal (262 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.36g 18%
Cholesterol 8.93mg 10%
Sodium 43.79mg 6%
Potassium 241.67mg 17%
Total Carbs 6.89g 8%
Sugars 3.82g 52%
Dietary Fiber 2.83g 38%
Protein 1.12g 8%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 37%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 71%
Iron 70.4mg 1330%
Calcium 36.8mg 13%

* 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

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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