Guest guest Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 Borscht [Polish] Source: Vegetarian Resource Group (Serves 6) Borscht has many variations among the Eastern and Central European countries, all claiming it as their own. Serve this hot or cold, depending on the season. 2 bunches beets with greens (about 8-9 medium beets) 1/2 cup chopped onion One-pound can stewed tomatoes 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup vegan granulated sweetener Scrub and clean beets, but don't peel them. Save the greens. Place beets in large pot, add onion and cover with 3 quarts of water. Simmer for one hour, or until beets are very tender. Remove beets from water, but SAVE the water. Discard onions. Finely chop beets and return to water. Wash and chop greens and add to water. Add tomatoes, lemon juice, and sweetener. Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes or until greens are tender. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Total calories per serving: 115 Fat: <1 gram Carbohydrates: 28 grams Protein: 3 grams Sodium: 257 milligrams Fiber: 4 grams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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