Summer Beets with Mint
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- Served Person: Makes 4 (side dish) servings
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- Carbohydrate 20 g(7%)
- Cholesterol 30 mg(10%)
- Fat 12 g(18%)
- Fiber 6 g(25%)
- Protein 4 g(7%)
- Saturated Fat 7 g(37%)
- Sodium 143 mg(6%)
- Calories 192
Preparation Cook onion in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add beets, water, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and simmer, covered, until beets are tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, 2 to 5 minutes. Cool slightly, then toss with mint and salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Preparation Cook onion in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add beets, water, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and simmer, covered, until beets are tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, 2 to 5 minutes. Cool slightly, then toss with mint and salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.
