Hard to Beat Those Beets

Name: Hard to Beat Those Beets
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 large Fresh Beets; ⅓ cup Goat Cheese Crumbled; ¼ cup Pecans Chopped

by Rachel The Ponds Farmhouse

4 people

32 min

Hey Friends, It’s that time of the year when we are looking for ways to improve our health and diet is usually the first thing we try to improve. Today I’m sharing a Hard to Beat Those Beets Recipe and sharing why eating beets can help improve your health as well.

Why is it hard to beat those Beets?

First, let’s talk about the health benefit of eating beets.

Did you know that beets have an impressive list of health benefits, including helping to lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation and improve mental & cognitive function?

Why are Beets to Healthy?

They are low in calories and nutrient rich. Here is an overview of the nutritional value in just 3.5 oz. of cooked beets. Nutritional information source.

Calories – 44
Proteins – 1.7 grams
Fat – 0.2 grams
Fiber – 2 grams
Vitamin C – 6% of the RDI
Folate – 20% of the RDI
Vitamin B6 – 3% of the RDI
Magnesium – 6% of the RDI
Potassium – 9% of the RDI
Phosphorous – 4% of the RDI
Manganese – 16% of the RDI
Iron – 4% of the RDI

For more information about the health benefits of beets, see this article.

The Hard to Beat Those Beets Recipe

Do you like pickled beets? I’m a fan of beets in any form, however this recipe is nothing like pickled beets and it’s a favorite of my husband and I.

Adding Goat Cheese and Nuts does increase the calories but both also have many health benefits. At only 88 calories a serving, I’ll be surprised if you don’t love this recipe.