Orange Beets with Spice

Anyone who is a fan of pickled beets will love this tangy dish that is made with orange rind.

90 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 70 minutes

204 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	pounds	beets	young, small
2	teaspoons	cornstarch
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	allspice	ground
1/8	teaspoon	black pepper
1	tablespoon	orange	rind, grated
1/4	cup	sugar	brown
2/3	cups	orange	juice
2	tablespoons	butter
1	x	chives	fresh, minced

Directions

Cut off beet tops and wash beets well. Simmer beets, covered, in enough water to cover for 45-60 minutes or until tender. Drain and cover with cold water; trim off tops and roots and remove skin. Slice 1/4 inch thick and set aside.

In medium saucepan, combine cornstarch, salt, allspice, pepper, orange rind, and brown sugar. Gradually add orange juice, stir until smooth. Add butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens. Add beets and heat through. Place in individual serving dishes and sprinkle with chives.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 251g

Amount per Serving

Calories 204 27% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.0g	9%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	18%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 363mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 37.0g	12%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	19%
Sugars 31.0g
Protein 4.0g	8%