Some pickled foods are very keto friendly (like cucumber pickles ), but with beets, the carbs are simply too high. One cup of pickled beets contains 27.5 grams total carbs and 26 grams of net carbs [ * ]. Do beets have carbs when juiced? Yes. An 8-ounce serving of beet juice can contain 23 grams total carbs and 21 grams of net carbs.
You can eat them straight out of the can or add them to your salad with a dash of lemon juice and olive oil. The options are endless for these fabulous veggies. Low sodium or zero salt canned beets are delicious in smoothies, chilled beet soup, and baked goods, like cupcakes, muffins, and cakes (see the decadent cake and cookie recipes below).
This beetroot and goat cheese salad is full of tasty ingredients from the beet noodles to the goat cheese and pine nuts, all tossed in a light vinaigrette dressing. This is the perfect combination of flavors for a healthy salad you can eat for lunch or as a side dish. Each serving has just 5.7g net carbs so it’s low carb too!
A quick pickle recipe for your beets and carrots without sugar! Add the beets to a sterilized quart-sized jar. Add the carrots to another. Add 2 cloves garlic, 1 clove, and 1 sprig of herbs to each jar as well. Heat the water and vinegar over medium heat in a 2-quart saucepot. Add in the salt.