Directions:
- In a medium sized saucepan, add whole beets, (Do not cut the top or bottom of the beets.).
- Snip the ends off the string beans and discard, then add them to the saucepan with beets. Cover with hot water and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to a strong simmer, place lid on saucepan and cook the beans for 10 minutes. Remove beans into a mixing bowl and cover with cold water; set aside.
- Continue to cook the beets for an additional 20 - 25 minutes or just until you can pierce the beets with a fork; do not overcook.
- Immediately drain the beets and cover with cold water, drain and cover again with cold water and let sit for 3 minutes.
- Cut the tips and bottom of the beets, peel the skins and discard.
- Cut the beets into quarters and then slice them to about 1/8 inch thick slices.
- In a large frying pan, melt butter on medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced beets and stir to coat with butter.
- Cut the beans in half and add to the frying pan stirring to coat with butter.
- Saute' the beets/beans for 8 minutes, mixing often.
- Add the sugar, salt, granulated garlic powder, dried dill weed and whipping cream, stirring to coat beets/beans.
- Continue to simmer uncovered for another 3 to 5 minutes or until a nice creamy sauce begins to form and thicken slightly.
- Serve as a side dish or over a slice of bread.
- NOTE: You can also use yellow string beans.
- It takes about 6 - 1 1/2 diameter beets for 12 ounces.
- It takes about 16 - 6 long beans for 6 ounces.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 226.65 Kcal (949 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 166.41 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 18.49g | 28% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 55.51mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 659.97mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 398.99mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 14.54g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 8.48g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.86g | 15% | |
| Protein | 3.21g | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 11.5mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 54.2mg | 5% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 134.44 Kcal (563 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 98.71 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 10.97g | 28% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 32.92mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 391.47mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 236.67mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 8.62g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 5.03g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.29g | 15% | |
| Protein | 1.91g | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 32.2mg | 5% | |
* 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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