Raw Fermented Beets Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Raw Fermented Beets Recipe). The health benefits of fermented foods are well established, and they're tasty to boot! If you're lucky enough to have a bumper crop of beets, try this easy recipe. Once beets are fermented, store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Additional: 1week2days

Total: 1week2days

Servings: 8

Yield: 2 jars

Raw Fermented Beets Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds beets

peeled and cut into chunks

4 cloves cloves garlic

peeled

6 peppercorns

2 bay leaves

3 cups water

boiled and cooled

1 tablespoon salt

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Distribute beet chunks between two jars with lids. Add 2 cloves garlic 3 peppercorns and 1 bay leaf to each jar.

Step 2

Combine water and salt in a bowl to make the brine; stir until salt is completely dissolved. Pour enough brine into the jars to completely cover the beets.

Step 3

Screw on lids and let jars sit at room temperature until foam starts to appear on top about 1 week. Transfer jars to a cool place (50 degrees F 10 degrees C) for 2 to 3 days after foam appears. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Information

Raw Fermented Beets Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 53.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2g 4%

Carbohydrates: 11.9g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 14%

Sugars: 7.7g

Fat: 0.2g

Vitamin A Iu: 42.2IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.8mg 6%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 6.2mg 10%

Folate: 123.9mcg 31%

Calcium: 27.7mg 3%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 28.9mg 10%

Potassium: 385.6mg 11%

Sodium: 963.8mg 39%

Calories From Fat: 2.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.