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Beet Pickled Eggs

Eggs pickled in a vinegar, beet and sugar mixture
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 beet cooked, peeled and quartered
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups of beet juice reserved liquid
  • 1 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 onion sliced
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons cumin
  • 12 hard boileed eggs peeled

Sandwiches

  • 20 slices mini rye bread
  • 1/4 cup fat free plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 - tablespoons sweet chili found in the Asian aisle
  • 1 tables rice wine vinegar
  • 1 cup arugula

Instructions

  • Simmer the chopped beets in a cup of water, covered, until tender, 30-40 minutes.
  • Save the beet juice cooking water for the canning.
  • Meanwhile, hard boil the eggs by placing the eggs in a pot full of water.
  • Add the eggs.
  • Bring the pot of water to a boil. Remove from the heat and let the eggs cook for 10 - 12 minutes.
  • Change out the water to cold water and let the eggs sit for a good 20 minutes.
  • Peel and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, add the vinegar, beet water, onion, sugar, and spices. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, until the sugar has dissolved and the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool a few minutes.
  • Pour the vinegar beet mixture over the eggs in a mason jar.
  • Cover the eggs completely. Add as many of the quartered beets as you can fit with the eggs in the jar Secure close the jar's cover.
  • Store in the fridge for at least 3 days and up to a month.

To make the sandwiches

  • Begin by combining the yogurt, sweet chili sauce and rice wine vinegar. Mix well.
  • Take one piece of bread, and spread a small spoonful of the dressing on the bottom side of bread.
  • Next add 3 or 4 slices of the beet pickled eggs.
  • Top with 3, 4 or 5 pieces of arugula.
  • Top with the 2nd piece of bread.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

The more beet juice and beets you use, the deeper the purple color will be infused into the eggs.