Best Diabetic Spiced Beets Recipes

SPICY SEASONED PICKLED BEETS

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We usually have a bottle of these in the fridge, a very nice pickle! from Canadian Diabetes Association

Provided by Derf2440

Categories Vegetable

Time 8h20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups sliced cooked small beets
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Place beets in a sterilized jar.
Combine vinegar, water, brown sugar, cloves, cinnamon and salt in a saucepan, bring to a boil.
Pour over sliced beets, cover tightly, refrigerate for 8 hours or longer until beets are pickled.
(Remove cloves after 3 days.) Store in refrigerator up to 2 months.
Variation: These are best with fresh beets, but if fresh beets are unavailable, well drained canned beets will work nearly as well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 432.4, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 20.5, Protein 3

DUTCH BEETS

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Even people who typically shy away from beets will polish these off. This healthy canned vegetable recipe is quick to make, too, since you start with canned beets. -Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) sliced beets
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Drain beets, reserving 1 cup liquid. In a saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in reserved beet liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and beets; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 717mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET AND TANGY BEETS

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Fresh beets are delicious when combined with aromatic spices and a hint of orange. These have the ideal balance of sweet and sour flavors. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 7h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 pounds small fresh beets, peeled and halved
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons whole cloves

Steps:

Place beets in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Mix sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in orange juice and vinegar. Pour over beets; dot with butter., Place cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose cloves; tie securely with string. Place bag in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until 7-8 hours, until beets are tender. Discard spice bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.