Borani-ye choghandar

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       Title: Borani-Ye Choghandar
  Categories: Main dish
       Yield: 8 servings
  
       2    Garlic cloves
       1 c  Plain yogurt
       1 t  Chopped mint, dill or
            -cilantro (opt)
       1 lb Beets, stems trimmed
            -OR
       1 lb Drained canned diced beets
            Water
       2 T  Butter
       1 lg Onion, chopped
  
   Crush garlic cloves. In small bowl combine garlic and yogurt. Cover
   and refrigerate 1 hour.
   
   If using fresh beets, place in pan of cold water to cover and bring to
   boil. Simmer until tender enough to be pierced through by fork, 30-60
   minutes, depending on size. Drain and rinse until cold running water
   until cool enough to handle. Slip off peels and trim remaining
   greens. Dice.
   
   Saute onion in butter until golden brown. In bowl mix onions with
   beets and yogurt. Makes 8 servings.
   
   Each serving contains about: 96 calories; 123 milligrams sodium; 11
   milligrams cholesterol; 4 grams fat; 12 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams
   protein; 0.72 gram fiber.
  
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