Vegetables

Roasted Golden Beets with Honey

Golden beets have become a staple in my garden. Besides roasting them, the top/greens are also delicious. They are so sweet and roasting them with honey and lemon juice adds a new twist. Leftovers can be used in salad or on their own.

Roasted Golden Beets with Honey

INGREDIENTS:
  • 3 cups roasted golden beets
  • avocado or canola oil for roasting
  • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • drizzle with honey
  • salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Clean the beets and remove the tops and stems. Place the raw, cleaned beats in a large square of aluminum foil. Sprinkle with salt. Close the foil to seal the beets.
  3. Roast for 35-40 minutes or until beets are tender. Remove from oven and cool.
  4. When cool, the skins of the beets should come off easily.
  5. Slice the beets and place in a bowl. Add thyme, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Drizzle with honey. Stir to combine.
  6. Place beets on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for another 10-15 minutes to carmelize.

This recipe was created by Cathy after looking at numerous recipes and methods.

New Favorite · Skinny

Salmon Ball Appetizer…Skinny Treat!

Salmon is a favorite and flavorful, skinny recipes are even better. Easy, tasty and skinny. Can’t beat that!

SALMON BALL APPETIZER

2 cups canned salmon, drained, flaked, and skin/bones removed
8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon finely shopping onion
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 cup chopped almonds
3 tablespoons chopped parsley

  • Combine the salmon, cream cheese, onion, lemon juice, horseradish, salt and liquid smoke. Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours until firm. Form into a ball.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the almonds and parsley. Roll the salmon ball into the almond/parsley mixture. Refrigerate an hour until chilled.
  • Serve with vegetables (or crackers).

Recipe adapted from The South Beach Diet Cookbook