Beets are sweet candies of the earth-- with no added sugar of course! They are also nutrient dense, being particularly rich in folate.
This recipes uses canned beets, which makes this a 10-minute recipe to prepare. Some people think that canned vegetables are not as nutritious as fresh vegetables. It is true that some nutrients are lost during canning, but many are not. The macronutrients, including dietary fiber, remain, as do some of the vitamins and minerals.
If you'd like, you can prepare this recipe with fresh beets. For maximum nutrient retention, we recommend roasting beets in the oven.
The bottom line? Eating vegetables is so beneficial, that whether you get them canned, frozen or fresh, they can help with disease prevention, weight management, and overall wellness.
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Make sure to rinse the beets with water after straining them to remove extra salt. If you do not rinse them, consider skipping the additional dash of salt in this recipe.