CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND BEETS

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As retired farmers, my husband and I enjoy delicious, down-home foods. These onions and beets have just the right amount of sweetness, so they complement a variety of main dishes.-Violet Klause, Onoway, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds whole fresh beets (about 12 medium), trimmed and cleaned
6 medium onions, sliced
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup red wine or cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place beets in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 35-40 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid; cool slightly. Peel and quarter beets; set aside., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender; add sugar and vinegar. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently., Add the beets, salt, pepper and reserved cooking liquid to skillet; cover and cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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