Baked Beets with Maple Syrup

Chickamomminy · 11-20-2009, 02:44 PM

I was never a big fan of beets- as to me, they conjured up the canned pickled ones I despised...

Then, in the search for something new, I tried this recipe. And wow- it was pretty darn good! I don't claim this will be for everyone- but, with a whole beet being approximately 6 net carbs, it might be worth a try for people looking for variety.

Baked Beets With Maple Syrup

8 beets, greens removed, washed

1/2 cup low carb (or no carb) maple flavored syrup

4 TBSP melted butter

Cinnamon, granulated sugar substitute (I used Truvia), and ground cloves to taste

Bake the beets in a 375 oven for 45-50 minutes. Remove beets from oven and peel and slice them.

Put the beets, butter, syrup, sweetener and spices into a baking dish. Return to the oven for 15 minutes.

Probably going to make it again next week, if I do, I'll take pictures.

Charski · 11-20-2009, 02:46 PM

Dang, I almost might get DH to try beets with that recipe! Sounds good, thanks!

That Girl · 11-20-2009, 05:04 PM

i love beets, i thought they were a big no no...i can't wait to try this. thanks!

jakemayer · 12-18-2009, 05:58 PM

Um... in what world are beets considered low carb? They are filled with sugar!

DEEDLYNN · 12-19-2009, 07:17 AM

I think that beets are a higher carb choice.....BUT, I am striving for balance. I love picked beets w/ hard boiled eggs. Actually I love beets. So, for me...choosing to eat a half a beet or a whole one for 3 or 6 carbs, I am:

1) able to stay within my carbs
2) adding whole foods to my diet as opposed to the carbage that I would normally choose.

I won't have beets every day, but I think it's out of the question to eliminate something that you enjoy out of your diet....it's about not over indulging.

Now before someone points out that I like Little Debbies too and I eliminated them from my diet....there is a big different between indulging in a beet and indulging in Little Debbies...

BikerAng · 12-19-2009, 09:22 AM

Beets are LOADED with nutrients, so a few carbs is well worth the nutrition in my book. Not everyone is eating at induction levels and 6 carbs for a whole beet is really not all that much. I love yellow beets and will put them in salads every now and again. YUM!

texascarl · 12-20-2009, 09:17 AM

Roasted beets w/olive oil & salt is easy - and delicious. They ARE full of sugar, and this method carmelizes said sugars nicely. Be sure to save the beet greens, they're great in salads or as a cooked green (basically swiss chard, which is a 'rootless' beet).

11-20-2009, 02:44 PM	#1
Chickamomminy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 115 Gallery: Chickamomminy Stats: 248/183/148 WOE: Atkins (modified) Start Date: April 2009	Baked Beets with Maple Syrup I was never a big fan of beets- as to me, they conjured up the canned pickled ones I despised... Then, in the search for something new, I tried this recipe. And wow- it was pretty darn good! I don't claim this will be for everyone- but, with a whole beet being approximately 6 net carbs, it might be worth a try for people looking for variety. Baked Beets With Maple Syrup 8 beets, greens removed, washed 1/2 cup low carb (or no carb) maple flavored syrup 4 TBSP melted butter Cinnamon, granulated sugar substitute (I used Truvia), and ground cloves to taste Bake the beets in a 375 oven for 45-50 minutes. Remove beets from oven and peel and slice them. Put the beets, butter, syrup, sweetener and spices into a baking dish. Return to the oven for 15 minutes. Probably going to make it again next week, if I do, I'll take pictures.

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11-20-2009, 02:46 PM	#2
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central Coastal CA Posts: 16,510 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/130/150 goal 5'5" 56 years young WOE: ATKINS! now and always.... Start Date: 5/03	Dang, I almost might get DH to try beets with that recipe! Sounds good, thanks!

11-20-2009, 05:04 PM	#3
That Girl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,779 Gallery: That Girl	i love beets, i thought they were a big no no...i can't wait to try this. thanks!

12-18-2009, 05:58 PM	#4
jakemayer Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2 Gallery: jakemayer	Um... in what world are beets considered low carb? They are filled with sugar!

12-19-2009, 07:17 AM	#5
DEEDLYNN MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,550 Gallery: DEEDLYNN	I think that beets are a higher carb choice.....BUT, I am striving for balance. I love picked beets w/ hard boiled eggs. Actually I love beets. So, for me...choosing to eat a half a beet or a whole one for 3 or 6 carbs, I am: 1) able to stay within my carbs 2) adding whole foods to my diet as opposed to the carbage that I would normally choose. I won't have beets every day, but I think it's out of the question to eliminate something that you enjoy out of your diet....it's about not over indulging. Now before someone points out that I like Little Debbies too and I eliminated them from my diet....there is a big different between indulging in a beet and indulging in Little Debbies...

12-19-2009, 09:22 AM	#6
BikerAng MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 2,564 Gallery: BikerAng Stats: 195/167/155 5'9" WOE: Atkins - organic & humanely raised Start Date: Feb 2007	Beets are LOADED with nutrients, so a few carbs is well worth the nutrition in my book. Not everyone is eating at induction levels and 6 carbs for a whole beet is really not all that much. I love yellow beets and will put them in salads every now and again. YUM!

12-20-2009, 09:17 AM	#7
texascarl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 65 Gallery: texascarl	Roasted beets w/olive oil & salt is easy - and delicious. They ARE full of sugar, and this method carmelizes said sugars nicely. Be sure to save the beet greens, they're great in salads or as a cooked green (basically swiss chard, which is a 'rootless' beet).