Adding beets to your diet is a great way to improve your overall health. Beets are a good source of fiber, folate, vitamin C, and potassium, and they have been shown to help lower blood pressure, improve digestion, and reduce inflammation. Beets can be eaten raw, cooked, or juiced, and they can be added to a variety of dishes. One delicious way to enjoy beets is to cook them with lemon sauce. This simple recipe is easy to follow and can be prepared in just a few minutes. The resulting dish is a flavorful and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BEET SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING
I was looking for a recipe for pickled beets and saw one with lemon instead of vinegar. I immediately thought of making a tabbouleh-inspired salad with beets instead of tomatoes. -Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub beets and trim tops. Wrap beets in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake until tender, 1-1/4 - 1-1/2 hours. Cool slightly. Peel beets and cut into cubes., Place remaining vegetables and parsley in a large bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with cucumber mixture. Gently stir in beets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED BEETS WITH LEMON
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Put 2 pounds beets in a baking dish lined with a large sheet of aluminum foil. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring the foil edges together; fold to seal. Roast at 325 degrees F until tender, 45 minutes for small beets and up to 2 hours, 30 minutes for large ones. Let cool. Peel the beets; cut into cubes. Whisk the juice of 1 lemon, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl; whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Toss with the beets.
- TIP: Roasting beets intensifies their sweet, earthy flavor. All they need is a simple vinaigrette.
- How to Peel and Juice a Beet
BEETS WITH LEMON SAUCE
Make and share this Beets With Lemon Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Lemon
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a saucepan, heat butter, then stir in brown sugar & lemon juice & cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved.
- Add the beets & stir until well coated, then cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes or until beets are glazed.
- Stir in salt & pepper, then sprinkle beets with lemon zest & serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.3, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 253.5, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 31.7, Protein 4
BEETS WITH LEMON AND THYME
Provided by Food Network
Time 2h50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Boil the beets, skin on, until fork penetrates easily. Cool beets under cold water, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Slip peel off beets using gloves or kitchen towel. Using a mandoline with julienne attachment or slicing by hand, cut beets to desired shape and size. Add the lemon zest, thyme, and salt to taste.
HONEY LEMON BEETS
This is a very unique but tasty way to prepare beets. Adds nice colour to any dish it is served with. Low cal and low fat too!!
Provided by Tebo3759
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook beets in large pot of salted water for about 40 minutes until tender.
- Cool, skin, cut in half and then into wedges.
- Melt butter over med heat in a skillet.
- Add onion and cook, stirring, about 8 minutes until tender.
- Stir in honey, lemon juice, nutmeg, s& P.
- Add beets, stirring to coat and cook 5 minutes until glazed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.4, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 98.8, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 18, Protein 2
CRUSHED BEETS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Divide beets between 2 large sheets of foil. Drizzle beets on each sheet with 1/2 tablespoon oil; season with kosher salt and pepper and wrap up foil around beets. Roast on a rimmed baking sheet until tender, 40-50 minutes. Let cool slightly, then, using a paper towel, rub skins from beets (they should slip off easily). Crush beets with the bottom of a small bowl (it's alright if they fall apart).
- Meanwhile, whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl; set vinaigrette aside.
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beets, season with kosher salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to bowl with vinaigrette, add 1/4 cup mint and 2 tablespoons dill, and toss to coat. Serve beets and dollops of labneh drizzled with more oil, topped with more herbs, and seasoned with pepper and sea salt.
BEETS IN ORANGE SAUCE
To ensure your family eats their veggies, why not top your beets with an irresistible orange glaze! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place beets in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and slice; place in a serving bowl and keep warm., In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and pepper; stir in orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in orange slices if desired and zest. Pour over beets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ROASTED BEETS WITH MINT-YOGURT SAUCE
Dress up succulent roasted beets with a simple mint-yogurt sauce. A hint of ground cumin brings out the vegetable's earthiness.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, toss beets with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cover dish tightly with foil and roast until tender when pierced with a knife, 45 to 60 minutes, depending on size. When cool enough to handle, rub beets with a paper towel to remove skins.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, mint, cumin, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Spoon yogurt sauce over beets and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g
BEETS WITH GARLIC-WALNUT SAUCE
Categories Garlic Potato Side Walnut Beet Summer Bon Appétit Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook beets in large pot of boiling salted water until tender when pierced with skewer, about 30 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly. Peel and cut beets into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices; set aside. Combine beet greens and 3 tablespoons water in large skillet. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until greens are wilted, about 1 minute; set aside. Cook potato in small saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Return to saucepan and mash.
- Blend walnuts, breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, and 2 tablespoons water in processor until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Mix in 1/2 cup mashed potato, 1/4 cup olive oil, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. If thick, thin sauce with 2 to 3 tablespoons water.
- Spoon sauce onto center of platter; drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Surround with beet greens and beet slices; drizzle with vinegar. Sprinkle with capers.
BEETS
Canned beets never tasted so good.
Provided by Michele O'Sullivan
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup of the beet liquid, lemon juice, salt, brown sugar and cornstarch; mix well. Cook, stirring, until thickened and clear. Stir in beets and apple. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 512.1 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
Tips:
- Choose the right beets: Look for beets that are small to medium in size, firm, and have smooth skin. Avoid beets that are wilted, bruised, or have blemishes.
- Prepare the beets properly: To prepare the beets, trim the tops and roots, and then scrub them clean. You can peel the beets if you want, but it's not necessary.
- Cook the beets until they are tender: You can cook the beets in a variety of ways, including boiling, roasting, and steaming. The cooking time will vary depending on the method you choose, but the beets should be tender when a fork is inserted into them.
- Make the lemon sauce while the beets are cooking: The lemon sauce is a simple mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and herbs. You can adjust the ingredients to taste.
- Serve the beets with the lemon sauce: Once the beets are cooked, toss them with the lemon sauce and serve them warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Beets with lemon sauce is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The beets are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and the lemon sauce adds a bright and tangy flavor. This dish is also easy to make and can be prepared in advance, making it a great option for busy weeknights.
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