oh....... pickled beets
now i know what dinner's veggie is going to be
tonight........

kate
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On 30 May 2005 02:56:50 GMT, elaich
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Priscilla Ballou wrote
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And olives. You'd be amazed how many kinds
of green and black olives
there are! I find they satisfy that craving
for salt and sharp zingy
flavor which is part of what potato chips
satisfy.

Also pickles. The intense flavor of pickles and
olives are satisfying and
also help with that bit of hunger craving at
snack time.


Oh, yeah! Pickled beets! Yummy, and a good
alternative to other snacks!

Aren't pickled beets kind of high in carbs because of the sugar?



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On 30 May 2005 02:56:50 GMT, elaich wrote:


Oh, yeah! Pickled beets! Yummy, and a good alternative to other
snacks!

home made pickled beets......... very little sugar
in the vinegar used to pickle them

the beets are carby as well

this isn't something you get to eat a lot of

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Aren't pickled beets kind of high in carbs
because of the sugar?



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On 30 May 2005 02:56:50 GMT, elaich
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Oh, yeah! Pickled beets! Yummy, and a good
alternative to other
snacks!

Tiger Lily wrote on 31 May 2005 in alt.food.diabetic

home made pickled beets......... very little sugar
in the vinegar used to pickle them


Have you heard of Sugar beets...something they make white granular
sugar from. Well the 2 are related. Might as well eat a cup of white
flour.

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"Tiger Lily" wrote in message
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home made pickled beets......... very little sugar
in the vinegar used to pickle them

the beets are carby as well

this isn't something you get to eat a lot of


Do you have a recipe that might work if I substitute sweetener for sugar?

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"Monsur Fromage du Pollet"
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Tiger Lily wrote on 31 May 2005 in
alt.food.diabetic

home made pickled beets......... very little
sugar
in the vinegar used to pickle them


Have you heard of Sugar beets...something they
make white granular
sugar from. Well the 2 are related. Might as
well eat a cup of white
flour.

common myth that regular beets and sugar beets
(those white beets) have the same carb
content......... i'm talking about a nice ruby
queen dark red beet to eat

everything in moderation

kate

On Wed, 1 Jun 2005 10:01:50 -0600, "Tiger Lily"
wrote:

"Monsur Fromage du Pollet"
wrote in message
Have you heard of Sugar beets...something they
make white granular
sugar from. Well the 2 are related. Might as
well eat a cup of white
flour.

common myth that regular beets and sugar beets
(those white beets) have the same carb
content......... i'm talking about a nice ruby
queen dark red beet to eat

everything in moderation

From: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5ada...vegetables.htm

Beets
Serving Size ½ cupAmounts Per Serving % Daily Value

Calories 30
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 4g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 2%
Iron 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Beets used to be only found in salad bars in canned form, and on
European menus, but with the culinary winds changing, this root is now
commonly seen in stateside grocery stores everywhere. This root
vegetable like its turnip cousin has two parts — the edible root and
the edible green leaves.

There are too many varieties to list here, but with more than one type
of beet to choose from, why not try one of each if you get the chance.
This versatile vegetable can be eaten raw, baked, steamed, pickled,
and served as a condiment or alongside soups and entrees.

Availability, Selection, Storage, and Preparation
Beets are available year-round because they thrive in more than 30
states with June through October being their peak season. These roots
come in all shapes, sizes, and colors so try a variety to find your
favorite.

Young beets, about an inch and a ½-inch diameter are fine textured,
tender, and excellent in salads. Medium and large size beets are good
for cooking; very large roots are too woody for eating regardless of
cooking method. Which ever size of beets you choose, look for smooth,
hard, uniformly round beets that are free of cuts and bruises.

It’s best to store beets that have their tops chopped off in
individual plastic bags in the coolest part of the refrigerator. These
should last up to one week. The greens should be eaten as soon as
possible.

Wash and scrub the beets before cooking. Beets peel best after
cooking, so be sure to wear disposable gloves to minimize red stains
on hands.

Make Beets Part of Your 5 to 9 A Day Plan!
Season warm beets with margarine, lemon juice and fresh herbs.
Slice or julienne-cut chilled beets and toss with a vinaigrette
dressing.
Combine with sliced cucumbers; toss with your favorite dressing.
Bake or microwave for easy cooking that retains juices and flavor.
Add beets to salads and slaws for added color.

Gerry


Gerry near Brandon in south-western Manitoba
49° 52' 20"N and -100° 2' 0"W Zone 3 (formerly 2b)

we use real sugar in the pickled beets

but it's a very small portion as compared to
'regular' recipes for pickling foods with (you do
NOT want to drink the 'juice' from these pickled
beets).............. mind you........ the kidlet
does want to drink it...... go figure :-)

i'll see if i can find the recipe that uses real
sugar to give you an idea of the
proportions........... (hubby makes this, it's his
flair not mine)

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"Tiger Lily" wrote in message
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home made pickled beets......... very little
sugar
in the vinegar used to pickle them

the beets are carby as well

this isn't something you get to eat a lot of


Do you have a recipe that might work if I
substitute sweetener for sugar?

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