Pickled Eggs and Beets

Serves 6
Time 25 hrs 20 min

Tangy, yet sweet, this springtime classic offers a riot of flavor (and color) to fresh salad greens and grilled meats. Simple to prepare, it also makes a tasty, protein-packed snack.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    6 mediumfresh beets, steamed to tender and peeled
    6eggs, hardboiled and peeled
    1/3 cupchopped fresh shallot, (about 1 very large shallot)
    1 cupcider vinegar
    1 cupapple juice
    1/2 cupwater
    3/4 cuppacked brown sugar
    1 1/2 teaspoonsfine sea salt
    1three-inch stick cinnamon
    3whole cloves

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Method

Quarter beets and place in a large bowl along with eggs and shallot.


Combine vinegar, juice, water, sugar, salt, cinnamon and cloves in a medium saucepan.


Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring often.


Remove from heat and pour over beets and eggs.


Allow mixture to come to room temperature.


Transfer to a container with a tight fitting lid.


Cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving.


*As a time saving option, 1 (16-oz) can  drained, sliced organic beets may be substituted.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

130

Total Fat

5g

Saturated Fat

1.5g

Cholesterol

185mg

Sodium

200mg

Total Carbohydrate

13g

Dietary Fiber

2g

Total Sugars

9g

Protein

8g

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