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Beets With Onion Cumin Recipe

Transform ordinary beets into an extraordinary dish! This vibrant recipe combines earthy beets with fragrant onions and warm cumin for a flavor explosion that will even win over beet skeptics. Sweet, savory, and surprisingly easy, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 63 mins
Calories 83.5 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Beets With Onion Cumin

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How to Make Beets With Onion Cumin

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, to the pan. Sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and sauté for an additional 2 minutes, until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Add 1 pound of beets, peeled and diced (about 2 medium beets), 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 cup of water, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the saucepan.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the beets are tender. Stir occasionally.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

1g

Carbs

4g

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