An African American Cookbook/Phoebe Bailey 2002

Beets with Onions and Tomatoes

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4-6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
2 15-oz cans whole beets 2 to 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tsp whole cumin seeds
1 clove garlic, minced 1 large onion, coarsley chopped 1 Tbsp. flour
1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, according to your preference 2-4 whole tomatoes, chopped 1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste
1 cup beet liquid



1 Drain beets, reserving liquid. Cut beets into quarters.
2 Sizzle cumin seeds in hot oil for 5 seconds. Add garlic and stir-fry until golden brown.
3 Add onion and stir-fry 2 minutes.
4 Stir in flour and cayenne pepper. Stir-fry 1 minute.
5 Add remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until sauce is slightly thickened.

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