Beet and Red Onion Compote
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

This quick and easy beet and red onion side dish is a colorful addition to your holiday table.


Beet and Red Onion Compote

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Servings: 8 servings
Related Categories: Beets, Christmas, Christmas Salads, Christmas Side Dishes, Onions
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2  cup
    cider vinegar
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  • 1/4  cup
    sugar
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  • 1/2  tsp.
    ground cinnamon
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  • 1/8  tsp.
    ground cloves
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  • 1/4  tsp.
    salt
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  • 1  large
    red onion, cut into wedges
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  • 2  8-oz. pkgs.
    refrigerated cooked and peeled baby beets
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    Crumbled feta cheese
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    Flat-leaf parsley
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Directions
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In a large saucepan combine vinegar, sugar, 1/4 cup water, cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cloves. Bring to boiling, stir occasionally. Stir in onion. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered,10 minutes or until tender. Place beets in large bowl; pour onion mixture over beets. Let stand, covered, 30 minutes. Refrigerate 8 hours before serving. Drain before serving. Serve with crumbled feta cheese and parsley. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 67, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 159 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Total Sugar 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 7%, Iron 1%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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