Choose beets with bushy greens; you'll need them for the Greens and Feta Pie.
- Portion size 750 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: June 2010
Ingredients
Method
Trim beets, leaving each root and about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of stem attached; reserve greens for another use. Cook in large saucepan of boiling salted water until fork-tender, about 40 minutes. Drain and cool under running water. Trim off roots and stems; slip off skins. Cut beets into quarters or sixths as desired. Place in bowl.Mince garlic with salt to make smooth fine paste. Whisk together garlic paste, oil, vinegar and pepper; toss with beets. Let stand for 1 hour or refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Serve at room temperature.
Nutritional facts Per 1/4 cup (60 mL) : about
- Sodium 151 mg
- Protein 1 g
- Calories 45.0
- Total fat 3 g
- Potassium 103 mg
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 1 g
- Total carbohydrate 3 g
%RDI
- Iron 2.0
- Folate 12.0
- Calcium 1.0
- Vitamin C 2.0
