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Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

 

"The beet is the most intense of vegetables. The radish, admittedly, is more feverish, but the fire of the radish is a cold fire, the fire of discontent, not of passion. Tomatoes are lusty enough, yet there runs through tomatoes an undercurrent of frivolity. Beets are deadly serious."
-Tom Robbins, Author

The refrigerator light goes on...

Roasting is an essential technique in cooking great healthy food. The most important thing is that the roasting pan be large enough so that the food doesn't touch. If you use too small a pan, the food will steam and not have that crispy outside the makes roasted food so great.


 

Roasted Beets

Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 1 cup beets

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2,3,4.

Leftovers are great ingredients in tossed salads.

2 medium beets
1 tsp unsalted butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp chili powder

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Wrap beets in a paper towel and cook on high in microwave for 5 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes.

Place in a roasting pan large enough so that the beets are not completely touching.

Put the pat of butter on the beets and sprinkle the parsley, salt, oregano and chili powder over the top.

Reduce the heat to 375°F and roast for 20 - 25 minutes. The beets are done when they are slightly crisp on the outside.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 cup

Servings: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 44 Calories from Fat 10
% Daily Value
Total Fat 1g 2%
    Saturated Fat 1g 3%
    Monounsaturated Fat 0g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%
    Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
    Sugars 6g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 1% Iron 4%
Vitamin K 0 mcg Potassium 269 mg
Magnesium 19 mg