Diabetic Diet: Salads/Appetizers/Sides, Beets Dijon Recipe

Not a fan of beets? You’ve likely never had them then, but trust us, try out this beets dijon recipe and you will pleasantly surprised. As will your taste buds!

Prep time: About a half hour

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

-          Butter-flavored veggie cooking spray

-          1/3 of a cup of finely chopped onions

-          Two cloves of garlic, finely minced

-          1/3 of a cup of fat-free sour cream

-          Two tablespoons of Dijon-style mustard (optional: honey Dijon-style)

-          Salt and WHITE pepper (to taste)

-          One and a half pounds of beets, cooked, peeled and freshly cubed or sliced (serve warm)

-          Freshly minced parsley (optional as a garnish)

Directions:

1. Spray a small saucepan with veggie cooking spray and heat to medium until hot.
2. Saute onions and garlic until tender (usually about three to four minutes).
3. Stir in sour cream, lemon juice and mustard; heat on low until hot.
4. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
5. Spoon the sour cream/mustard mixture over the beets and stir gently.
6. Sprinkle with parsley, if preferred.
7. Enjoy!