Orange Kissed Beets


Although the recipe called for canned beets, I had the real thing, so I roasted the beets and sliced them and replaced the canned variety. This is an easy recipe and it cooked quickly. It makes a flavorful side dish and I served it with chicken, green beans and a salad. That made for a very nice dinner.




Ingredients:

1/3 cup orange juice

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

1 tablespoon oil

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon pepper

3 beets roasted and sliced

2 tablespoons golden raisins


Method:



In a saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir orange juice, brown sugar, oil, cornstarch, ginger, salt and pepper until thick.




Add the cooked beets and raisins; heat through.  Yield: 2 servings.



Eat and Enjoy.


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Comments

  1. gluten Free A_Z BlogSeptember 11, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    I sometimes hesitate with fresh beets because they are so messy, but I've learned to use rubber gloves and it helps. I think fresh beets taste best. I love the flavors with the ginger and orange juice and raising. Looks delicious.

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  2. Angie's RecipesSeptember 11, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    Naturally sweet, delicious and healthy!

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  3. bj September 11, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    gotta try these. :)

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  4. The Happy WhiskSeptember 11, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    Canned yuck. Only organic fresh here, or none.

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  5. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken ChickSeptember 16, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    Your orange kissed beets sound really good...what a lovely side dish.


    Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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  6. Miz HelenSeptember 16, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    We just love beets and your recipe for Orange Kissed Beets looks wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  7. Michelle BSeptember 21, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    My introduction to beets as a child were canned. I never really like d them until trying the fresh version! Ginger and orange is something I never would have thought to add to beets, but I can see how it would work beautifully.

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