
Hereโs a simple and healthy pickled beets recipe you can try at home:
๐ฅ Healthy Pickled Beets Recipe
โ Ingredients:
- 4 medium beets (washed and trimmed)
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
- ยฝ cup water
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (natural sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ยฝ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves (optional, sliced)
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds or dill seeds (optional for flavor)
๐ฅฃ Instructions:
- Boil the Beets:
Place whole beets in a pot of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30โ40 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Let them cool, then peel and slice. - Prepare the Brine:
In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper. Add garlic and seeds if using. Heat just until it begins to simmer, stirring to dissolve salt and sweetener. - Pickle the Beets:
Place sliced beets in a clean glass jar. Pour the hot brine over the beets until fully submerged. - Cool & Refrigerate:
Let the jar cool to room temperature, seal it, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours for the flavors to develop. Best after 2โ3 days.
๐ง Storage:
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
๐ก Health Tip:
Beets are rich in antioxidants, fiber, and nitrates, which help support heart health, reduce inflammation, and boost stamina.
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