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Balsamic Beet Puree

Source: dLife

A purée of roasted beets flavored with balsamic vinegar and onion.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 9 - 12 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	69.8

Total Carbs	13.1 g

Dietary Fiber	3.6 g

Sugars	9.2 g

Total Fat	1.5 g

Saturated Fat	0.8 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.1 g

Potassium	417.4 mg

Protein	2.1 g

Sodium	98.0 mg

Dietary Exchanges 1.5 Fat, 2.3 Vegetables, 0.0 Fruits,

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Servings

Ingredients

3.0
3 lb fresh whole beets 1.0
1 each Onion, white, fresh, small, whole 2.0
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1.0
1 tbsp unsalted butter 1.0
1 pinch black pepper 1.0
1 pinch salt 1.0
1 pinch grated orange peel

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Wrap beets in aluminum foil and place in shallow roasting pan.
Roast until tender when pricked with knife, about 30 to 40 minutes.
Allow to cool before removing skins, approximately 10 minutes.
Transfer beets to food processor, add onion and balsamic vinegar and process to smooth purée.
Place beet purée in heavy saucepan and add butter. Gently reheat over low.
Add pepper to taste and salt, if desired.