Beets in Orange Flavor

cookiedog's Note:

This is an easy recipe for fresh beets. Recipe is from "500 Fat-Free Recipes".

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 5 -6 fresh beets , tops removed
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar , firmly packed
• ½ teaspoon grated orange peel
• ¾ cup orange juice

Directions:

1. Heat 1 inch of water in a steamer basket and bring to a boil.
2. Place beets in a colander or steamer basket, cover, and steam for 20 minutes or until tender.
3. Cool. Peel and slice.
4. Combine the brown sugar, orange peel, and orange juice in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute.
5. Stir in the sliced beets and simmer for 5 minutes.

Reviews

[Boomette]

I cooked the beets, sliced in my steamer machine. Then I was too lazy to do zest, so I used only the brown sugar and orange juice. It was great. Thanks Stephanie. Made for Bevy tag.

[Kittencalskitchen]

this is very good, I increased the brown sugar and orange rind for 7 beets, thanks CD for a great beet recipe!...Kitten:)

[justcallmetoni]

As a beet lover I am in constant pursuit of new ways to enjoy these garden jewels. This one was a treat and a welcome addition to my collection. Given this dish uses juice rather than marmalade, the flavors in this dish were much lighter and cleaner than many other recipes joining the two ingredients. I could not taste the brown sugar at all and wonder if it could be omitted altogether. For the sake of ease, I used the vacuum packed baby beets imported from France. Thanks cookiedog.