Beet Chips

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This recipe is from the cookbook “It’s All Easy”, a wonderful book with easy, fast, and healthy recipes that can be made in the evening after a day at work.  I made some small modifications in the instructions so it’s just a bit easier to make.  Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium beets (peeled or very well cleaned)
  • 1 teaspoon of rosemary, minced
  • Salt

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

Use a mandolin to slice the beets as thin as possible.  If possible, you should try to get them as thin as potato chips.

In a bowl toss the sliced beets with the rosemary, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. 

Place the beets on baking sheets, making sure that none of the beet slices overlap. 

Depending on how thick your slices are, bake for 20-30 minutes.  

The It’s All Easy cookbook serves this with a cilantro hummus. You can serve these with your favorite hummus…Here’s a recipe I believe you will enjoy.

Enjoy! 

I hope you enjoy this recipe and that it helps you live a better life.  I would love to hear from you, so please leave a comment below. 

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Judith

About Beets:

  • Did you know, beet greens were eaten for centuries before the root portion became popular?
  • Beets are closely related to Swiss Chard, and their leaves are similar in both taste and texture
  • The root is an important source of sugar, and the greens are rich in nutrients, vitamins, and carotenoids

Nutrient Profile:

  • Phytonutrients
  • Folate
  • Manganese
  • Potassium
  • Copper
  • Dietary fiber
  • Magnesium
  • Phosphorus
  • Vitamin C
  • Iron
  • Vitamin B6

Health Benefits:

  • Antioxidant
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Support of detoxification

Selection and Storage:

  • Choose small or medium-sized beets with firm, smooth-skinned, deep-colored roots
  • Avoid spots, bruises, and soft and wet areas
  • Do not wash beets before storage
  • Wrap a plastic bag tightly around the beets, squeezing out as much air as possible
  • Keep them refrigerated for 4 days

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