Colorful Side: Golden Beets with Brussels Sprouts ♥
Isn't it pretty?! Plus beets and Brussels sprouts are such an unexpected pairing -- and they work, color-wise of course, but also texture-wise. The beets are dense but soft, the Brussels sprouts green and bright. And since the recipe came from Simply Recipes , I knew it would taste good too! What a great vegetable for a summer weekend supper. NEXT TIME I'll add a small bit of lemon zest, a favorite flavor brightener for both beets and Brussels sprouts. I'm also tempted to try dill or chives rather than thyme. CARB EATERS Pairing a higher-carb vegetable with a lower-carb vegetable is a good way to eat fewer carbs but still enjoy something you've been missing. Lots of low-carb eater forgo beets. But paired with Brussels sprouts, a serving of this side dish has only 5 net carbs. GOLDEN BEETS VS RED BEETS There's no doubt that the color of golden beets is spectacular -- especially because that rich gold is unusual in food. But for me, anyway, there's no beating the