Healthy Pickled Beets Recipe: A Nutritious and Flavorful Snack

If you’re searching for a delicious way to incorporate more nutrients into your diet, healthy pickled beets are the perfect choice! Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, these pickled delights are easy to prepare and make a great addition to salads, sandwiches, or as a standalone snack. Not only are they full of flavor, but they also provide numerous health benefits, such as improving heart health, boosting digestion, and reducing inflammation. Here’s how you can make your own healthy pickled beets at home:

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Ingredients:

  • 8 large, fresh beets
  • 1 cup vinegar (white or apple cider vinegar works well)
  • ½ cup sugar (you can use honey or a sugar alternative for a healthier option)
  • 1½ tsp whole cloves
  • 1½ tsp whole allspice
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions:

Prepare the Beets

  1. Scrub the beets thoroughly to remove dirt and debris, then trim the tops to about 1 inch.
  2. Place the beets in a Dutch oven and cover them with water.
  3. Heat until boiling, then reduce to a simmer. Cook, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. Remove the beets from the water and let them cool. Once cooled, peel off the skins (they should slide off easily) and slice the beets into thin, even rounds. Set the sliced beets aside in a bowl.
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Make the Pickling Brine

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, cloves, allspice, and salt.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves completely. Let it boil for about 5 minutes.

Pickle the Beets

  1. Pour the hot pickling brine over the sliced beets, making sure they are fully covered.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour, though letting them sit longer will enhance the flavors.

Serve

  • Before serving, drain the excess liquid.
  • Enjoy your healthy pickled beets as a delicious and nutritious snack or side dish. They pair beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even on their own for a quick, guilt-free treat.

These healthy pickled beets are versatile, easy to make, and perfect for adding a burst of flavor to any meal. With their vibrant color and tangy taste, they’re sure to be a hit at your next dinner table!

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Bryan is an American novelist and Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Between those careers, he’s worked as a deckhand, commercial fisherman, divemaster, taxi driver, construction manager, and over the road truck driver, among many other things.

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