Weight Watchers Red Beet Eggs are a nutritious and tasty breakfast or snack recipe. It contains a high-carb (23 grams) and high-protein (13 grams) amount. We can prepare it with red beets, hard-boiled eggs, and other items. Weight Watchers members who wish to maintain their diet plan will love this meal. Red beets are a package of nutrients that give the eggs taste and a beautiful red-purple color. They contain a lot of minerals and vitamins. In addition, red beets are fat-free and low in calories. An egg is another nutritious item in this recipe. It is high in proteins and calcium. Making these Weight Watchers Red Beet Eggs is simple and requires just a few pantry items. One serving contains only zero points of Weight Watchers. It is a gluten-free dish. Let’s start this recipe with the cooking instructions (listed below)
Equipment:
- Saucepan
- Slotted spoon
- Large Bowl
- Jar
Ingredients:
- Sugar 1/4 cup
- Eggs 12
- Medium-sized beets 12 oz
- Kosher Salt 1 1/2 tsp
- 1 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar
- Water 1 cup
Instructions:
- First, carefully place the eggs with a slotted spoon in the saucepan.
- Pour roughly 1 inch of water over the eggs. Heat the saucepan until it boils.
- After boiling, lower the heat and simmer it for 11 to 17 minutes.
- In the meantime, add ice cubes and regular water in a big bowl.
- After the eggs are boiled, allow the eggs to cool for a few minutes in the bowl of ice water.
- Now, peel off its white hard part. Shift peeled eggs into a large jar.
- Next, mix water, kosher salt, apple cider vinegar, and sugar in a saucepan.
- Boil all items until the salt and sugar is melted.
- After that, add the beets and simmer for thirteen to seventeen minutes over medium flame.
- Once the beets are done, switch off the burner.
- Let it cool for nine to thirteen minutes. Now, pour the mixture into a strainer to extract the juice.
- Add this beet juice over the peeled eggs in a jar.
- The easy Weight Watchers Red Beet Eggs are ready.
- Place this jar in a fridge.
- Serve.
Serving Suggestions:
- We eat beet eggs as a side dish or snack. They are fantastic for summer gatherings, and picnics.
- The stunning colors of the beets and eggs create a lovely visual appearance. They taste great in salads.
Tips:
- Use fresh beets and high-quality apple cider vinegar for the best flavor.
- Don’t over-mix the ingredients.
- Shake the mason jar gently so all beet juice absorbs into the eggs.
- If you don’t like a strong beet flavor, start with a lesser quantity (1/8 cup) and modify it to your personal preference.
- Fresh chives, a tiny amount of paprika, or basil can be used as a topping.
- Experiment with different types of beets such as Chioggia or golden beets to make the red beet eggs more flavorful.
Storage Information:
Fridge:
- You can store the red beet eggs in a closed mason jar and refrigerate them for eight to thirteen days.
Freezer:
- After proper pickling, you can save the eggs in the freezer for three to four months. I have never frozen the eggs. However, storage duration should not be a problem if you pickle them properly.
FAQs:
Can I use canned beets instead of fresh ones?
- Yes, canned beets can be used in place of fresh ones. But remember, canned beets contain a high amount of sugar and sodium.
Can I try this dish with different varieties of vinegar?
- Other bottles of vinegar, including balsamic or apple cider vinegar, can be used in this recipe to enhance the flavor of the red beet eggs.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving Amount:
Serving Size 2 eggs for each person
Yield 6 servings
Total Calories 227 kcal
Carbohydrates 23 g
Protein 13 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Fat 9 g
Sugar 18 g
Sodium 240 mg
Iron 3 mg
The total Weight Watchers Points Per Serving is only zero (0).