Sweet and Sour Beets Looking for new ways to enjoy beets this year? This delicious beet recipe is full of flavor and crunch! Showing your family vegetables made in new ways can make it feel safer to try or re-try new things. For healthy tips and recipes, visit azhealthzone.org. Ingredients 1 bunch beets with greens 2 Granny Smith apples ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons brown sugar ¼ teaspoon salt   Directions Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables before preparing. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Peel and trim the beets and apples, cut into 1/2-inch slices and place in a baking dish. Set the greens aside. Sprinkle lemon juice over the beet/apple combination and mix nutmeg and salt throughout. Top with the brown sugar. Cover lightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, stir, and bake uncovered for 15 minutes more or until tender. Trim the stems from the beet greens. Stack the leaves on top of each other and cut into strips. Steam 3 minutes or until tender. Mix with the cooked beets, add salt, and serve. Nutrition Facts per Serving Calories, 128; Carbohydrate, 32 g; Protein, 2 g; Total Fat, 0 g; Saturated Fat, 0 g; Trans Fat, 0 g; Cholesterol, 0 mg; Fiber, 6 g; Total Sugars, 24 g; Sodium, 398 mg; Calcium 32 mg; Folate, 140 mcg; Iron, 1 mg; Percent of Calories from Fat, 0%. Recipe from "Do Yourself a Flavor" by Graham Kerr. Makes 4 serving   Print Recipe

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