Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Pickling Time: 24 hours
Total Time: 24 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: ~70 kcal per serving
🌿 Why You’ll Love These Healthy Pickled Beets
These Healthy Pickled Beets are a naturally sweet, tangy, and vibrant side dish perfect for salads, sandwiches, and meal prep. Made with fresh beets, apple cider vinegar, and natural sweeteners, this easy pickled beet recipe is low in sugar, gluten-free, vegan, and packed with antioxidants and fiber.
🛒 Ingredients for Healthy Pickled Beets
For the Beets:
4–5 medium fresh beets (about 1 ½ pounds)
½ teaspoon sea salt
For the Pickling Brine:
1 cup apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
½ cup water
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (for a refined-sugar-free option)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black peppercorns
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
2–3 whole cloves (optional)
1 small bay leaf (optional)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional for flavor and color)
🥣 Instructions — How to Make Healthy Pickled Beets
Prepare and Cook the Beets
Wash beets thoroughly, trimming stems and roots.
Place beets in a large pot, cover with water, and add ½ teaspoon salt.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 25–30 minutes, until fork-tender.
Drain and let cool slightly. Slip off the skins under cold water and slice into rounds or wedges.
Make the Pickling Brine
In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, water, honey (or maple syrup), salt, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and optional spices.
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