Spicy Orange Beets

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 40 Min

This side dish is a mix of everything great because it's nutritious and delicious! Add these Spicy Orange Beets to your meal and you've got an all around dish!

What You'll Need

2 pounds small fresh beets
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

What to Do

Leave root and 1-inch of stem on beets; scrub with a vegetable brush. Place beets in a saucepan, and cover with water. Cook beets over medium-high heat 30 minutes or until tender. Drain. Pour cold water over beets, and drain. Trim roots and stems, and rub off skins. Cut beets into 1/4-inch slices; set aside.
Combine brown sugar and next 4 ingredients in a large saucepan; gradually add orange juice, stirring mixture until smooth. Stir in butter; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
Add beets; cook until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with chives before serving.

Notes

Ever cooked beets from scratch? This recipe walks you through the method, step-by-step. But if you wanna get your side dish on the table in less than 10 minutes, you can substitute 2 (14-1/2-ounce) cans of sliced, drained beets for fresh, and omit Step 1. Proceed with Step 2.