Simple Balsamic Beets
Simple Balsamic Beets balance earthy sweetness with a gentle tang from balsamic vinegar, finished with butter for a silky sheen. Tender, shredded beets make a vibrant side that pairs well with roasted meats or grilled fish, and it’s just as welcome on a weeknight as on a holiday table. A sprinkle of salt and pepper lets the beet flavor shine.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Balsamic Beets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Use a food processor with the shredding blade to shred the beets.
- 2
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shredded beets, then cook and stir until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the water to the skillet and cover. Simmer until the beets are completely softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 115.67 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 3.02 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 17.5 g 6%
- Total Fat 3.16 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 2.02 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.84 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 169.77 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 3.42 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 14.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.83 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 0.09 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.6 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Simple Balsamic Beets is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Beet, Butter, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 115.67 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Balsamic Beets made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Beet, Butter, Salt & Pepper, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Balsamic Beets?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 115.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Balsamic Beets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Simple Balsamic Beets healthy?
- Simple Balsamic Beets has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 115.67 calories and 3.02 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 169.77 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.02 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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