Beet Jerky

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You have to taste it to believe it—these beets have all the savory flavor and chewy texture of classic beef jerky but are entirely vegan. Keep it on hand for snacking, in an airtight container, for up to 5 days.

Beet Jerky
Photo: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
36 pieces
Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

  • 3 medium beets (about 1 1/2 pounds), scrubbed and trimmed

  • ¼ cup vegan Worcestershire sauce

  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium tamari

  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup

  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  1. Cut beets into 1/8-inch slices using a mandoline.

  2. Whisk Worcestershire, tamari, maple syrup, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder in a large bowl until combined. Add the beets and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.

  3. Position oven racks in the middle and lower third of the oven; preheat to 200 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

  4. Drain the beets. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. (They can touch edges, but should not be overlapping.)

  5. Bake, rotating the pans top to bottom halfway through, until there is little to no moisture left on the parchment paper and the beets are fully dry, yet still pliable, 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 hours.

Tips

To make ahead: Marinate the beets (Step 2) for up to 2 days. Store the jerky in an airtight container between sheets of parchment paper for up to 5 days.

Equipment: Parchment paper

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2017

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

28 Calories
0g Fat
6g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size 3 pieces
Calories 28
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 1g 2%
Total Fat 0g 0%
Vitamin A 19IU 0%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Folate 62mcg 15%
Sodium 132mg 6%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 13mg 3%
Potassium 186mg 4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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