Favorite Beets

Name: Favorite Beets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 5 medium fresh beets, peeled and sliced; 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

I make this recipe often. It dresses up beets with tangy flavor but lets their goodness come through. I prefer to eat mine warm, but my husband likes his cold.—Fred Castellini & Sin Farms, Greg Castellini, Vineland, New Jersey

Ingredients

5 medium fresh beets, peeled and sliced
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place beets in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a bowl; add onion. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Drizzle over beets and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate and served chilled.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 94 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Favorite Beets in Taste of Home August/September 2002

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slmacbeth

Oct 19, 2017

These were not terrible, but definitely not what I would call my 'favorite'. I roasted the beets because just straight boiling is almost never the best way to get flavor. Even so, I feel like this recipe needs something to add a little bit of sweetness. I probably would not make them again. My boyfriend sneaked his onto my plate when I wasn't looking.