Ingredients
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Directions
3 lb boiled beets, -- diced
1/2 c orange juice
1 ts rice wine vinegar
2 c beet cooking liquid
: Salt
: Pepper
: Sour cream
In blender or food processor puree beets. Add orange juice and
vinegar. Add beet juice as needed for desired thickness. Season with
salt and pepper, garnish with sour cream.
Recipe By :FROM MY GARDEN SHOW #5551
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 14:52:53
~0400
Servings: 4 servings
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