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Lemon-Herb Roasted Beets

:  September/October 2009

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We love how roasting brings out the sweet flavor of beets. Golden beets look especially pretty when tossed with the fresh herb and lemon seasoning mix, but any type of beets will work in this recipe. If you’re a lemon lover, be sure to add the squeeze of fresh lemon juice after the beets are roasted.


READER'S COMMENT:
"Yum! I just made this with fresh basil and then just some italian seasoning. It was really nice with the lemon!! I plan on eating cold tomorrow with my meal. Very nice! Very easy! "
Lemon-Herb Roasted Beets Recipe

Makes: 4 servings, about 2/3 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Healthy weight | Heart healthy | High fiber | High potassium | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds golden or red beets, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces or wedges
  • 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried herbs, such as marjoram, oregano and/or rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, (optional)

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Preparation

  1. Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450°F.
  2. Combine oil, herbs, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add beets; toss to coat with the seasoning mixture.
  3. Spread the beets evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Roast, stirring once or twice, until the beets are tender and browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Toss the roasted vegetables with lemon juice, if using.

Nutrition

Per serving: 118 calories; 5 g fat ( 1 g sat , 4 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 3 g protein; 5 g fiber; 423 mg sodium; 564 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Folate (46% daily value), Vitamin C (17% dv), Potassium (16% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 1/2 Vegetable, 1 Fat


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