Tasty Beets

I love beets.  My mother made them often so I grew up knowing them as part of my regular meal.  They're healthy too - a great source of phytonutrients called betalains.  To cook beets, I use a simple recipe that adds a flavour that anyone would love.

Cooked Beets

Cooked Beets Recipe

• Peel skin off 3 regular-sized beets and wash them thoroughly
• Place beets in pot with enough water to cover the beets
• Add a 1/4 teaspoon of vinegar
• Add a teaspoon of brown sugar
• Add 1 stick of cinnamon and 4 cloves
• Boil for 5 minutes then turn off stove.  Let the pot sit on the stove for 5 more minutes.  
• Serve warm or chilled.