Brown Sugar-Glazed Beets
(from otenma’s recipe box)
This easy recipe will work with steamed carrots, turnips or rutabaga too.
Source: Eating Well
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: side dish
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 3 cups steamed cubed beets, 1/2- to 1-inch cubes (see Tip)
Directions
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Combine brown sugar, orange juice, butter, salt and pepper in a large nonstick skillet.
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Cook over medium heat until the sugar and butter are melted and starting to bubble.
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Stir in beets and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and the beets are coated with glaze, 6 to 8 minutes.
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Serve hot or warm.
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Tips:
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How to Prep & Steam Beets: Trim greens and root end; peel the skin with a vegetable peeler.
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Cut beets into 1/2- to 1-inch-thick cubes, wedges or slices.
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To steam on the stove top: Place in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water in a large pot. Cover and steam over high heat until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
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To steam in the microwave: Place in a glass baking dish, add 2 tablespoons water, cover tightly and microwave on High until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.