Anise-Scented Balsamic Beets

Turn over a new salad leaf! A balsamic syrup pairs perfectly with beets. From Prevention Healthy Cooking.

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The Quick Take:

Calories 120
Fat 3 1/2g
Saturated Fat 1/2g
Sodium 220mg

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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 120
Calories from Fat: 35),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 3 1/2g; 3 1/2%
(Saturated Fat 1/2g, 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%;
Sodium: 220mg; 220%;
Total Carbohydrate: 20g; 20%
(Dietary Fiber 2g 2% Sugars 16g 16% ),
Protein: 2g; 2%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%;
Vitamin C: 25%;
Calcium: 6%;
Iron: 6%;

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 60 min
Servings 4

Ingredients

1: lb beets, about 2-inch in diameter each, trimmed

1: cup orange juice

2: tablespoons Progresso® balsamic vinegar

2: star anise pods

1: tablespoon sugar

1: medium bunch arugula (about 4 cups), trimmed and washed

1: teaspoon grated lemon peel

1: tablespoon lemon juice

1: tablespoon olive oil

1/4: teaspoon salt

1/8: teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1 Heat oven to 425°F.
2 Wrap beets in aluminum foil; place directly on oven rack. Roast 45 minutes or until knife easily pierces beets. Cool 30 minutes; peel and cut each beet into 8 wedges.
3 Meanwhile, in medium saucepan stir together orange juice, vinegar, star anise and sugar. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat; boil and cook 12 to 14 minutes or until reduced to about 2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons of syrup. Discard star anise pods. Toss syrup with beets.
4 In small cup, whisk together lemon peel, lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. In large bowl, toss arugula with the lemon mixture until greens are coated. Divide arugula and beets among 4 salad plates. Drizzle any remaining orange-balsamic syrup over each salad. Serve immediately

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Expert Tips

Beets are an excellent source of folic acid and a good source of potassium and vitamin C.

The Sugar Solution Cookbook (2006) p. 221

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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 05/28/2008. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.