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Healthy Recipes:French Baked Beets
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COLORFUL CREATION
Liven up your dinner table with a deep-hued dish of beets, baked French-style.
With only 80 calories per serving this colorful dish makes an excellent addition
to any meal. Rich in folate and potassium, beets are also a good source of
fiber. Plus those vivid colors aren't just for show; the pigments are actually
full of potent antioxidants.
FRENCH BAKED BEETS
*1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 	*2 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed 	*1/2 tsp. herbes
de Provence 	*1 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped 	*6 fresh medium beets, peeled, cut
into 1/8-inch thick slices 	*1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 	*Salt and freshly
ground pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
To avoid staining your hands and workspace, wear rubber gloves and use plastic
wrap to cover the counter.
In medium bowl, mix vinegar, garlic, herbes de Provence and rosemary. Place
beets in mixture and marinate for 30 minutes.
Place beets and marinade in 7 x 11 glass baking dish. Cover with foil and bake
35-40 minutes, or until beets are tender. Remove beets, place on a serving dish
and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Note: You can reserve the extra sauce and blend with olive oil for a tasty salad
dressing.
Makes 5 servings.
Per serving: 80 calories, 3 g. fat (0 g. saturated fat), 12 g. carbohydrate,
2 g. protein, 3 g. dietary fiber, 80 mg. sodium.