Svekolnik

Updated October 10, 2023

Total Time
2 hours
Prep Time
1 hour
Cook Time
1 hour
Rating
4(7)
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Ingredients

Yield:12 servings
  • 2 bunches beets, including greens, 2 ½ to 3 pounds

  • 12 cups water

  • 2 cups chopped onions

  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped

  • ½ cup white vinegar

  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 2 cups diced cucumber

  • 2 cups peeled, seeded and diced tomato

  • 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and diced

  • ½ cup dill, chopped fine

  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped fine

  • 1 cup scallions, diced fine

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • Additional vinegar, if desired

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Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)

15 grams carbs; 61 milligrams cholesterol; 124 calories; 1 gram monosaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 5 grams fat; 4 grams fiber; 1079 milligrams sodium; 5 grams protein; 9 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Chop beet greens fine. Peel beets, and dice or shred. Combine in large pot with water, onion and garlic. Bring to boil, cover and simmer 1 hour. Cool.

  2. Step 2

    Add vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Chill.

  3. Step 3

    To serve, pour mixture into a large tureen; sprinkle with all remaining ingredients except sour cream and vinegar. Serve sour cream and vinegar on the side.

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