BEETS WITH ORANGE AND GINGER

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Science says beets' anti-cancer chemicals inhibit skin, lung and liver tumors in mice. Beets also may help the heart by lowering artery-damaging homocysteine. You can use canned beets, but freshly cooked ones retain more nutrients.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium beets
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons candied ginger
2 tablespoons maple syrup
½ cup walnuts
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Scrub beets, leaving on root and 1 inch of stem. Place beets in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 45 to 60 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  • Remove skins and cut beets into wedges. In a saucepan, combine remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; simmer until thickened. Add beets and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 66.4 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

Jw Mathisen
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This recipe is a must-try! The beets are cooked perfectly and the orange and ginger sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Carlos H
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This recipe is a keeper! The beets are so flavorful and the orange and ginger sauce is a perfect balance of sweet and tart. I highly recommend this recipe.


Siam Miha
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This recipe is amazing! The beets are cooked to perfection and the orange and ginger sauce is so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Scott Jefferson
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I love this recipe! The beets are so tender and flavorful, and the orange and ginger sauce is the perfect complement. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Abdula Hussain
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion! The beets are beautiful and the orange and ginger sauce is elegant and flavorful. I served this dish at a dinner party and it was a hit with my guests.


Rita Dapaah
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I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The orange and ginger sauce really helped to mask the earthy flavor of the beets. I served this dish with roasted chicken and it was a delicious and hea


Donald Dowell
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables! My kids loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the orange and ginger sauce. I served this dish with rice and it was a hit with the whole family.


Sumrajpoot Sumrajpoot
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook beets, and this recipe is a keeper! The orange and ginger sauce is a great way to add flavor to beets. I also like that this recipe is healthy and easy to make.


Lincoln Frazier
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beets. I had some roasted beets in the fridge and I decided to try this recipe. The orange and ginger sauce really brightened up the flavor of the beets. I served this dish with a simple salad and it was


Bn dhamala Saroj
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion! The beets are beautiful and the orange and ginger sauce is elegant and flavorful. I served this dish at a dinner party and it was a hit with my guests.


Shihab Alhasan
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I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The orange and ginger sauce really helped to mask the earthy flavor of the beets. I served this dish with roasted chicken and it was a delicious and hea


esther Dell
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables! My kids loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the orange and ginger sauce. I served this dish with rice and it was a hit with the whole family.


Al Category Video
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook beets, and this recipe is a keeper! The orange and ginger sauce is a great way to add flavor to beets. I also like that this recipe is healthy and easy to make.


Lydia ford
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beets. I had some roasted beets in the fridge and I decided to try this recipe. The orange and ginger sauce really brightened up the flavor of the beets. I served this dish with a simple salad and it was


Gaming With Rj Tokka
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The beets were beautiful and flavorful, and the orange and ginger sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


YS SIMA
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This was a quick and easy recipe to make, and the results were delicious! The beets were cooked perfectly and the orange and ginger sauce was a perfect complement. I served this dish with roasted chicken and it was a hit with the whole family.


Arzoo gill
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I've never been a big fan of beets, but this recipe changed my mind! The orange and ginger really balanced out the earthy flavor of the beets. I'll definitely be making this again.


Pm Cm
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This recipe was a hit! The beets were perfectly tender and the orange and ginger added a delicious sweetness and zing. I'll definitely be making this again.