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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Calories |
614 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1031 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.6 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 108.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2443 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
