Sweet and Sour Pineapple Beets Fat Free
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and guilt-free recipe for Sweet and Sour Pineapple Beets, a fat-free dish that perfectly balances earthy and tangy-sweet flavors! Tender, ruby-red beets are paired with juicy pineapple chunks and coated in a luscious pineapple juice-based sauce enhanced with a hint of apple cider vinegar and brown sugar. Thickened to a glossy perfection with cornstarch, this sauce brings a subtly addictive sweet-and-sour profile without the heaviness of oils or fats. Perfect as a colorful side dish or a light vegan entrée, this recipe is easy to prepare with simple ingredients and makes a refreshing addition to any meal. Try it warm or at room temperature for a healthy, flavorful twist your family will love!
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Ingredients
- 4 medium Fresh beets
- 1.5 cups Pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
- 0.75 cups Pineapple juice (from canned pineapple or fresh)
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 0.25 cups Water
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Directions
Step 1
1. Wash the beets thoroughly and trim off the tops and roots. Place them in a pot of boiling water and cook for 35-40 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 2
2. While the beets are cooking, prepare the sweet and sour sauce. In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, and salt. Whisk the mixture until smooth.
Step 3
3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 4
4. Once the beets are cooked, drain them and let them cool slightly. Peel the skins by rubbing them gently with your hands or a paper towel. Cut the peeled beets into bite-sized wedges or cubes.
Step 5
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beets and pineapple chunks. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the top and toss gently to coat.
Step 6
6. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1194.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 614.1 |
| Total Fat 1.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1031.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 148.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 108.1g | |
| Protein 11.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 177.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2443.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories