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Beet Salad in Grand Marnier

Can’t beet em? Join em. This scintillating beet dish gets a dash of Grand Marnier for added flavor. A great meatless main or side dish. If you’re adverse to beets, this recipe will change your mind.
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Course Cold Appetizer
Cuisine Continental

Servings 4 servings
Calories 469.24 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 24 ounce(s) beets
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar
  • 1 large lemon, juice of
  • 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) sweet paprika
  • 3 1/2 tablespoon(s) parsley
  • 33/100 teaspoon(s) water
  • 1/16 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/2 ounce(s) Grand Marnier

Instructions

 

  • Trim the long root tip off the beets, leaving about 1/2 inch of stem on the tops.
  • Scrub the beets rather well taking care not to damage the skin.
  • Place the cleaned beets into a large heavy saucepan filled with water and bring to a boil.
  • Cook until the beets are cooked tender.
  • This can vary from 30 to 60 minutes depending on the size of your beets.
  • When the beets are cooked, pour out the boiling water and run the beets under cool running water.
  • Reduce the temperature of the beets to a point where they can be handled.
  • The skins should be fairly loose.
  • Peel and trim the beets.
  • Dice into bite sized cubes about 1/2 – 3/4 inches.
  • Mix together all remaining ingredients and pour over the slightly warm beets.
  • Toss and place in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour.
  • Ready in 55 min.

Nutrition

Calories: 469.24kcalCarbohydrates: 76.42gProtein: 2.54gFat: 14.2gSaturated Fat: 1.97gSodium: 1493.64mgFiber: 28.26gSugar: 67.03g

Keyword Cinnamon, Compound, Lemon, Vegetables
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