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Happy Valentine's Day! Tried to make something cute out of something healthy this week with Beet Chips (in the shape of hearts). These are super easy to make, and you can find regular red beets, golden beets and even candy cane beets right now at the grocery store and local farmers market.
Beers super versatile for salads and meals, but beet chips are tasty, a great alternative to potato chips and are baked!
Make Your Meal Even Healthier Tip:
Change up your toppings! A light dusting of sea salt is great, but add some fresh chopped rosemary in there, or salt & pepper. If you like spicy chips try chilli infused oil, or maybe do a garlic-truffle oil chip!
Click through for recipe!...
Makes 2 dozen or so - easily doubled
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 large beets, or 4 smaller beets
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 2 tsp of sea salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scrub the beets and remove the roots/slice the ends, but leave the skin on.
Using a mandolin at it's thinnest setting slice the beets.
Places the slices in a large bowl (separate bowls for the golden beets if using), add the olive oil and salt and toss.
Let stand for 20mins, and drain off any excess liquid that has sweated out. Toss again, and then place on the parchment paper, evenly. Do not overlap the beets, you will probably have to make them in batches.
Bake for 10 mins and then turn (carefully!) and then bake for another 5-10 mins. Keep watch that they are not burning. Some chips may be thinner than others and can come out sooner.
Place on a rack to cool.
They should stay fresh for a few days, if they last that long!
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photos by: Christine McAvoy
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