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Stav Kogan

Orange Ginger Glazed Beets

Transform earthy, sweet beets into a show-stopping side dish with a vibrant, zesty glaze of orange, honey, and a hint of warm ginger. This simple recipe will make you fall in love with beets all over again!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium fresh beets, about 1.5 lbs / 680g (24 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) (0.18 oz) grated orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (1 fl oz) fresh orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons (10 g) (0.35 oz) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon (7 g) (0.25 oz) honey
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) (0.02 oz) ground ginger
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Beets will stain! Wear gloves when peeling and use a plastic or glass cutting board for easier cleanup.
  • For a deeper, more concentrated flavor, try roasting the beets instead of boiling them. Wrap them in foil and bake at 400°F / 200°C for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
  • To make this recipe vegan, simply substitute the butter with a plant-based butter and the honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.

Method
 

  1. Place the whole, unpeeled beets in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover them by at least an inch.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  3. Cook for 40-50 minutes, or until a knife can be easily inserted into the center.
  4. Drain the beets and set aside until cool enough to handle. The skins should slip off easily with your fingers or a paper towel.
  5. While the beets cool, prepare the glaze.
  6. In a large saucepan or skillet, combine the orange zest, orange juice, unsalted butter, honey, and ground ginger over low heat.
  7. Stir gently until the butter has completely melted and the glaze is fragrant.
  8. Slice the peeled beets into ¼-inch / 6mm rounds or wedges.
  9. Add the sliced beets to the saucepan with the glaze and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  10. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the beets to warm through and absorb the flavors.
  11. Season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  12. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 18.5gProtein: 2.8gFat: 2g

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