Best 8 Orange Baked Beets Recipes

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**Sweet, earthy, and bursting with citrusy flavor, these Orange Baked Beets are a delightful side dish or appetizer that will brighten up any meal.** Roasted until tender, the beets are tossed in a tangy orange-honey glaze, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Served warm or at room temperature, these beets are sure to impress your taste buds. This article offers three variations of the recipe: a classic version, a tangy version with orange zest and red wine vinegar, and a spicy version with chili powder and cumin. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, this guide will help you create a delicious and vibrant dish that will be a hit at your next gathering.


**Classic Orange Baked Beets:**

This recipe is a great starting point for those new to cooking beets. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and healthy side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses.

**Tangy Orange Baked Beets:**

For a more complex flavor profile, try this tangy variation. The addition of orange zest and red wine vinegar adds a bright and acidic note that perfectly complements the sweetness of the beets.

**Spicy Orange Baked Beets:**

If you like a little heat in your food, this spicy version is for you. Chili powder and cumin add a warm and smoky flavor that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED BEETS WITH ORANGE AND THYME



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These sweet orange-laced beets go well with arugula and goat cheese salad or a roast beef dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch beets (about 1 1/2 pounds), scrubbed, peeled, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place beets on a large piece of foil on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Fold foil around beets and crimp ends to form a packet. Roast until tender when pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes.
  • Transfer beets to a large bowl and drizzle with vinegar, honey, and orange juice. Top with orange zest and thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g

ROASTED BEETS WITH CRISPY SUNCHOKES AND PICKLED ORANGE-GINGER PURéE



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The combination of beets and ginger gives you a great spectrum of flavors, while crunchy toasted cashews and a mess of crispy sunchoke chips lend contrasting texture.

Provided by Dan Kluger

Categories     Fall     Dinner     Beet     Ginger     Salad     Thanksgiving     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Vegetarian     Vegan

Number Of Ingredients 32

Pickled Orange-Ginger Purée:
Strips of zest (no pith) from 1 medium orange
2½ ounces fresh ginger (about one 5-inch piece), peeled and thinly shaved (use a mandoline if you have one)
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup champagne vinegar
¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons plus ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ Thai chile, with seeds
Roasted Beets:
1½ pounds beets (use a mix of colors if possible), about 5 medium
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup water
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Toasted Cashews:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup roughly chopped cashews
Sunchoke Chips:
4 large sunchokes, thinly shaved (use a mandoline if you have one)
Vegetable oil
Kosher salt
For serving:
1 medium orange
Roasted Beets
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
¼ cup Pickled Orange-Ginger Puree
Toasted Cashews
1 tablespoon roughly chopped tarragon
1 tablespoon roughly chopped dill fronds
Sunchoke Chips

Steps:

  • Pickled Orange-Ginger Purée:
  • Place the zest strips in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil, then drain. Repeat this process two more times (blanching the orange zest removes any bitter flavors). Place the ginger and orange zest in a jar or heatproof container. In a saucepan, bring the lime juice, vinegar, sugar, and ¾ teaspoon salt to a boil. Pour over the ginger and orange. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate overnight. The pickled ginger can be refrigerated for a couple of months.
  • Drain the pickled ginger and orange and save 3 tablespoons of the pickling liquid. Add both to a blender or mini food processor, along with the olive oil, chile, and remaining 2 tablespoons salt. Blend until very smooth, scraping down the side of the blender as needed. Transfer to a container and refrigerate until ready to use. The puree can be made a couple of days ahead. (Makes about 1 cup.)
  • Roasted beets:
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the beets in a baking dish (if using a mix of red and golden beets, separate them into two smaller dishes and divide the oil, vinegar, and water between the two dishes). Drizzle with the oil and add the water and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the pan with foil and roast until the beets are tender when pierced with a knife; this can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the thickness of the beets. Let the beets cool, then peel and cut into 1-inch wedges. Place each color of beet, along with any accumulated juices, into a small mixing bowl.
  • Toasted cashews:
  • In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the cashews and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Transfer to a heat-proof bowl.
  • Sunchoke chips:
  • Pour 1 inch of oil into a small saucepan and add the sunchokes (there should be just enough oil to cover the sunchokes; add more oil if needed). Turn the heat to medium and stir occasionally; when the sunchokes begin to sizzle and foam, increase the temperature to high and continue frying, stirring constantly, until the sunchokes are light golden brown. At this point the sunchokes will rapidly go from golden brown to burnt, so quickly transfer the chips to paper towels to drain. Lightly season with salt. The sunchoke chips can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two, or until they start to soften. (Makes about ½ cup.)
  • For serving:
  • Using a sharp knife, cut the peel and pith off the orange. Working over a bowl, cut the orange between the membranes to release the segments. Dice the segments, then return them to the bowl.
  • Drizzle the beet wedges with a little bit of olive oil, season with salt, and toss.
  • Spread the ginger puree on the bottom of a shallow serving bowl or plate. Arrange the beets over the puree. Sprinkle the chopped orange segments over the beets and grind some pepper over the dish. Top with the cashews, herbs, and sunchoke chips. Serve.

ORANGE-GLAZED BEETS



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Beets were a popular vegetable in our house when I was growing up, and this recipe is a real favorite of ours. It's very easy to make, and the orange gives it a delightful citrus flavor. -Susan Punzal, Orchard Park, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup orange marmalade
6 tablespoons orange juice
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) sliced beets, drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the first 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Add the beets; cook and stir until most of the liquid is absorbed, 6-8 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ORANGE BAKED BEETS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 large or 12 medium beets
2 oranges
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Scrub beets and peel them thinly. Grate the zest of 1 orange and juice both oranges.
  • Layer overlapping slices of beets; sprinkle with grated orange zest, salt and pepper, pour juice over top. Cover and bake alongside the roast for 1 hour or until tender.

ORANGE BEETS



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Make and share this Orange Beets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large beets (about 1 1/2 lbs)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped almonds, , toasted

Steps:

  • Leaving root and 1 inch of stem on beets, trim tops and scrub with a brush.
  • Place in a large saucepan, cover with water.
  • Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour or until tender.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Drain, cool.
  • Trim off beet roots, rub off skins.
  • Cut beets into cubes to measure 3 1/2 cups.
  • Melt butter in a large nonstick frypan over medium heat.
  • Add beets, rind, and next 4 ingredients, (rind through pepper.) Bring to boil, cook until liquid is the consistency of a thin syrup (about 12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  • Sprinkle with almonds.

GINGERED ORANGE BEETS



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My husband was pleasantly surprised when he tried my new twist on beets. The orange and ginger are a surprising compliment, making this particular vegetable a wonderful addition to any holiday table. -Marion Tipton, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds whole fresh beets (about 4 medium), trimmed and cleaned
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest, divided
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 medium navel orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped
1/3 cup pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • Brush beets with 4 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap loosely in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 70-75 minutes or until fork-tender. Cool slightly., In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, orange juice concentrate, 1 teaspoon orange zest, ginger and remaining oil; set aside. , Peel beets and cut into wedges; place in a serving bowl. Add the orange sections and pecans. Drizzle with orange sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 27g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ROASTED BEETS WITH ORANGE AND GINGER



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Roasting the beets concentrates their sweet flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 medium beets (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed and scrubbed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium orange
1 1/2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
3/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, or to taste
1/4 cup pecan halves, toasted and broken in half lengthwise

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Lay a large piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and place beets in the center. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Wrap foil loosely around beets and roast in oven until beets are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Let stand until cool enough to handle.
  • Using a zester, remove a quarter of the orange rind in long, thin strips. Cut away remaining rind and pith with a sharp knife. Remove segments from half the orange and cut them in half crosswise; set aside. Squeeze juice from remaining half and place 1 tablespoon of juice in a small bowl. Add vinegar and ginger and whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Peel beets and quarter them; toss in a bowl with vinaigrette. Mix with orange segments, zest, and pecans, reserving some of each to sprinkle on top as a garnish.

SIMPLE ORANGE-GLAZED BEETS



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In our house, we prefer our beautiful red beets served simply-with a touch of butter and a hint of orange from a marmalade glaze. -Mary Beth Jung, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound small fresh beets (about 4)
1/3 cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon butter
Dash salt

Steps:

  • Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly., Peel and cut beets into 1/4-in. slices. In same pan, combine marmalade, butter and salt; cook and stir over medium-low heat until blended. Add beets; heat through, stirring to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Beets: Select firm, smooth beets with no blemishes or bruises. Beets with a deep red color usually indicate a sweeter flavor.
  • Scrub and Peel: Thoroughly scrub the beets under running water to remove any dirt or debris. Peel the beets using a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife.
  • Roast at a High Temperature: Roasting the beets at a high temperature (400°F) helps caramelize the natural sugars and brings out their sweet and earthy flavor.
  • Add Orange Zest and Juice: The orange zest and juice add a bright, citrusy flavor that complements the sweetness of the beets. Make sure to use fresh oranges for the best flavor.
  • Use a Good Quality Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil adds a rich, fruity flavor to the beets. Choose a high-quality olive oil that you would also enjoy using in salad dressings or marinades.
  • Roast until Tender: Beets are done roasting when they are tender when pierced with a fork. The roasting time may vary depending on the size of the beets, so check them periodically and adjust the cooking time as needed.
  • Serve Warm or Cold: Orange-baked beets can be served warm as a side dish or appetizer, or chilled and added to salads or grain bowls.

Conclusion:

Orange-baked beets are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. The combination of sweet beets, tangy orange, and aromatic herbs creates a delightful flavor profile that is sure to please. Whether you serve them warm as a side dish or chilled in a salad, these beets are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful vegetable dish, give orange-baked beets a try!

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