🥗 Healthy Pickled Beets
Pickled beets are tangy, sweet, and full of nutrients—perfect as a side dish, salad topping, or snack! This recipe keeps it light and healthy.
🧾 Ingredients (Makes about 4 cups)
- 4–5 medium beets (washed, trimmed, peeled if desired)
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1–2 garlic cloves, sliced, or fresh herbs like thyme or dill
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the beets
- Boil or steam beets until tender (about 25–30 minutes for medium beets).
- Slice into ¼-inch rounds or cubes once cooled slightly.
2️⃣ Prepare the pickling liquid
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle simmer until honey dissolves.
3️⃣ Combine and jar
- Place sliced beets in a clean jar or container.
- Pour warm pickling liquid over the beets.
- Add garlic or herbs if using.
4️⃣ Chill and marinate
- Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours for best flavor.
5️⃣ Serve
- Enjoy as a side dish, salad topping, or snack.
- Keeps in the fridge for 2–3 weeks.
🍽️ Tips
- For extra tang, add a splash of lemon juice.
- Use different herbs or spices (like cloves, mustard seeds, or cinnamon sticks) for variety.
- Thinly sliced beets work great in sandwiches or wraps.
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