Brine-pickled Beets with Ginger and Orange

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Popular
Health score
83%
Brine-pickled Beets with Ginger and Orange
14400 min.
2
341kcal

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Brine-pickled beets with ginger and orange is a vibrant and delicious side dish that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also packs a punch of health benefits. If you’re looking for a unique way to enjoy beets, this delightful recipe offers a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and zesty flavors. The vibrant color of the beets combined with the refreshing hint of ginger and the aromatic zest of orange makes this dish a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

Not only is this recipe vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it also has an impressive health score of 83, making it an excellent choice for anyone seeking to incorporate more nutritious options into their diet. With a generous serving of beets, you’ll benefit from their natural antioxidants and minerals, while the ginger offers a warming spice and potential digestive benefits. The addition of raw honey adds just the right amount of sweetness to balance the acidity, elevating this dish to a whole new level.

Preparing these brine-pickled beets might just become your new favorite kitchen project. The fermentation process not only enhances the flavors but also adds beneficial probiotics, making this a dish that truly supports gut health. Whether you serve them on a salad, as a side dish, or as a creative topping, these pickled beets are sure to impress your family and friends. Get ready to enjoy a dish that is as good for you as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • tbsp pickling spice black (cinnamon, mustard seed, allspice berries, cloves, peppercorns etc.)
  • medium beets trimmed peeled sliced in 1/8-inch rounds)
  • knob ginger peeled cut into matchsticks)
  • medium orange zest 
  • tbsp honey raw
  • servings vegetable starter culture 

Equipment

  • whisk
  • mixing bowl
  • canning jar

Directions

  1. Dissolve vegetable starter culture into one-half cup filtered water and whisk in honey until the honey is thoroughly incorporated into the water. Allow the starter to sit at room temperature for about five minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.Toss together beets, ginger, orange zest and pickling spice together in a mixing bowl.
  2. Layer this mixture into a mason jar.Cover beets with the starter culture, adding filtered water, if needed, to completely submerge them beneath the liquid. Weigh the beets down, if necessary, so they rest below the level of liquid and allow them to ferment at room temperature for three to seven days before transferring to the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories341kcal
Protein13.23%
Fat4.03%
Carbs82.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
104.14
Glycemic Load
31.7
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
33.297826093176%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
1.89mg
Quercetin
0.66mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:340.78kcal
17.04%
Fat:1.68g
2.59%
Saturated Fat:0.37g
2.3%
Carbohydrates:77.64g
25.88%
Net Carbohydrates:56.52g
20.55%
Sugar:43.17g
47.97%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:443.23mg
19.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.41g
24.82%
Manganese:3.18mg
159.24%
Folate:586.06µg
146.51%
Vitamin A:4869.18IU
97.38%
Fiber:21.12g
84.47%
Potassium:2003.57mg
57.24%
Vitamin C:42.69mg
51.75%
Magnesium:157.99mg
39.5%
Iron:6.01mg
33.39%
Copper:0.61mg
30.53%
Phosphorus:275.34mg
27.53%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.6%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.15%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.17%
Vitamin K:17.39µg
16.56%
Calcium:159.02mg
15.9%
Zinc:2.35mg
15.69%
Vitamin B3:3.03mg
15.14%
Vitamin B5:1.12mg
11.16%
Selenium:4.57µg
6.53%
Vitamin E:0.32mg
2.16%