{"id":15449,"date":"2026-02-23T08:40:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T08:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quick--recipes.milaf.ma\/?p=15449"},"modified":"2026-02-23T08:40:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T08:40:09","slug":"healthy-pickled-beets-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quick--recipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/healthy-pickled-beets-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Pickled Beets Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"214\">\ud83d\udd52 Prep Time:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"309\">\n<li data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"257\">\n<p data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"257\">10 minutes (plus cooking time for beets)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"309\">\n<p data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"309\">Chill time: at least 2\u20134 hours (better overnight)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"335\">\ud83d\udcdd Ingredients:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"686\">\n<li data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"379\">\n<p data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"379\"><strong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"357\">8 medium beets<\/strong>, trimmed and scrubbed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"435\">\n<p data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"435\"><strong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"413\">1\/2 cup apple cider vinegar<\/strong>\u00a0(or red wine vinegar)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"455\">\n<p data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"455\"><strong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"455\">1\/2 cup water<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"509\">\n<p data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"509\"><strong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"476\">1\u20132 tbsp honey<\/strong>\u00a0or maple syrup (adjust to taste)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"528\">\n<p data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"528\"><strong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"528\">1\/2 tsp salt<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"560\">\n<p data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"560\"><strong data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"560\">1\/2 tsp black peppercorns<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"599\">\n<p data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"599\"><strong data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"588\">1\/2 tsp mustard seeds<\/strong>\u00a0(optional)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"652\">\n<p data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"652\"><strong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"621\">2 cloves garlic<\/strong>, peeled and smashed (optional)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"686\">\n<p data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"686\"><strong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"675\">1 small bay leaf<\/strong>\u00a0(optional)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"713\">\ud83d\udd2a Instructions:<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"1419\">\n<li data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"902\">\n<p data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"738\"><strong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"736\">Cook the Beets<!--nextpage--><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"902\">\n<li data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"830\">\n<p data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"830\">Boil, steam, or roast beets until fork-tender (about 30\u201345 minutes depending on size).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"902\">\n<p data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"902\">Let them cool, then peel and slice into 1\/4-inch rounds or wedges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"1111\">\n<p data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"939\"><strong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"937\">Prepare the Pickling Brine<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1111\">\n<li data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1057\">\n<p data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1057\">In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, honey (or maple syrup), salt, peppercorns, and any optional spices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1111\">\n<p data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1111\">Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1256\">\n<p data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1130\"><strong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1128\">Assemble<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1256\">\n<li data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1181\">\n<p data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1181\">Pack the sliced beets into a clean glass jar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1256\">\n<p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1256\">Pour the warm brine over the beets, ensuring they\u2019re fully submerged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1419\">\n<p data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1278\"><strong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1276\">Refrigerate<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1419\">\n<li data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1344\">\n<p data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1344\">Let cool to room temperature, seal the jar, and refrigerate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1419\">\n<p data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1419\">Allow at least 2 hours (preferably overnight) for flavors to develop.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1437\">\u2705 Tips:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1608\">\n<li data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1483\">\n<p data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1483\">Lasts in the fridge for up to\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1482\">2 weeks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1545\">\n<p data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1545\">Use gloves when peeling beets to avoid staining your hands.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1608\">\n<p data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1608\">Add thinly sliced red onions or fresh dill for extra flavor!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udd52 Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus cooking time for beets) Chill time: at least 2\u20134 hours (better overnight) \ud83d\udcdd 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