Nutrition tip: NUTRITION BENEFITS OF BEETS: *Full of fiber, potassium, vitamin C, iron, and folate - *Just 1/2 c provides 17% of daily recommended folate intake *The red pigment, called betacyanin, is cancer protecting and fights inflammation *Beets also contain trytophan, which relaxes the mind and creates a sense of well-being, similar to chocolate. Put them together and wow! *Also known to lower blood pressure *Beware - the dark carotenes may give your urine and bowel movements a deep red tint CHOCOLATE AND BALSAMIC ROASTED BEETS Ingredients: 1 lb beets 2 Tb olive oil ½ c Balsamic Vinegar ¼ c sugar ¼ c cocoa powder ½ ts vanilla ¼ ts salt Spinach or beet greens Directions: Preheat oven to 400. Trim, peel, and cut beets into wedges. Place in baking dish and add olive oil. Cover and bake about 45 minutes. Mix remaining ingredients in sauce pan. Warm and thicken slightly. Sauté greens til wilted. Toss beets with glaze and place on top of greens. *Recipe compliments of Cooking Stoned
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 03:24:15 +0000
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