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RED BEET SALAD

2 Large Red Beets 2 Garlic Cloves (20g) Green Onions Salt, Crushed Black Pepper Olive Oil Balsamic PREPARATIONS: 1- Cut the beets in four half. DIRECTIONS: 1- Cover a bakeware with aluminum foil. 2- Place the beets onto the bakeware. 3- Mash garlic cloves over the beets. 4- Add few pinches of salt and crushed pepper, and drizzle olive oil and balsamic. Cover with aluminum foil. 5- Preheat the oven to 375º F (190º C), cook the beets for about two hours. 6- Remove the beets from oven, remove the aluminum foil and allow to cool down so it's cool enough to handle. 7- Grate the beets and ring few green onions on top. 8- Stir well. For the best result, keep it in a refrigerator for an hour before serving.

RED BEET SALAD CALORIES & NUTRITION VALUES

Red Beets are a good source of antioxidants and minerals. It is recommended to add beets in our daily diet in the flu season. Beet contains high amounts of manganese. It contains high amounts of vitamin A, vitamin B and vitamin C. It has anti-inflammatory compounds. Beets are very high in folate or folic acid. Folic acid is vital in repairing damaged cells and maintaining the healthy ones. Folic Acid is highly recommended for pregnant women as it plays a vital role in formation of an unborn child's brain. Folate also plays a role in reducing depression. 3.5 oz (100g) of beets salad has 90 calories. It contains about 1.6g of protein. Beets salad contains about 8 percent vitamin C and more than 2 percent vitamin A and calcium.