Creamed Beets
If you love beets, you'll be happy to know that not only are they tasty, but they are a a good source of vitamin C, iron and magnesium, and a very good source of dietary fiber, folate, potassium and manganese. Enjoy them in this wonderful recipe - guilt-free!
Preparation Time1 hr
Cooking Time15 min
Ingredients
- 25 gram butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon flour
- 300 milliliter milk
- 2 tablespoon cream
- 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 500 gram cooked beets, skinned and diced
- 1 tart dessert apple, peeled, cored and diced
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pan, add the onion and fry gently for 5 minutes without browning.
- Add the flour and cook 2 more minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from the heat and gradually add the milk, beating vigorously after each addition.
- Return to the heat and bring to the boil stirring constantly.
- Lower the heat and simmer 2 minutes stirring occasionally, then stir in the cream, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold in beets and apple and simmer 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and leave to cool, stirring occasionally to prevent skin forming.