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Orange Beets

Your family will beg for seconds when you add these tangy orange beets to your side-dish repertoire.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: side dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beets, orange beets, oranges, side dishes
Servings: 4
Calories: 219kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cans about 14 oz each whole beets, reserve 1/4 cup of juice then drain
  • 1 tbs cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup beet juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • dash of pepper

Instructions

  • in a small saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch; stir well.
  • Slowly mix in the orange juice; mixture should be smooth and lump free.
  • Stir in the beet juice.
  • Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until liquid begins to thicken. Bring to boil and cook 1 minute.
  • Add drained beets and heat through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 563mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg