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Pink Natural Food Dye

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Servings

Ingredients

2 medium beets, coarsely grated
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar

Preparation

  1. Combine beets, vinegar, and 3 cups water. Simmer for 30 minutes, then strain into a large bowl. Let eggs steep in solution for 30 minutes for a delicate light pink, or up to 4 hours for a deeper red.

TagsBeetRoot VegetableVegetableEasyDairy FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianGluten FreeSimmerEasterBon Appétit
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