POMEGRANATE GLAZED BEETS

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A ruby red pomegranate glaze lends a tart, slightly sweet taste to tender beets. They'd be the perfect addition to a festive holiday table. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds fresh beets, trimmed and peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut each beet into six wedges; place in a large bowl. Add oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss to coat., Place a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 24 in. long) in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Arrange beets on foil; fold foil around beets and seal tightly. Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until beets are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the pomegranate juice, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, orange zest, pepper and remaining salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is syrupy and reduced to 1/3 cup. Carefully remove beets from foil; add to syrup and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Abubakar Tanoli
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These beets are a great way to add some variety to my meals. I love that they're so versatile and can be used in so many different dishes.


Amelia Ellis
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I love making these beets for my kids. They love the sweet glaze and they always ask for seconds.


Sadhon Ahmed
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These beets are a great addition to my salad. They add a nice sweetness and crunch.


Oreye Divine_Grace
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover beets.


thomas french
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These beets are a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the sweet glaze and they always ask for seconds.


Nayon Noyon
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I've never made beets before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The beets turned out perfectly and the glaze was delicious.


Colin Loree
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These beets are a great make-ahead side dish. I love that I can roast them ahead of time and then just reheat them when I'm ready to serve.


Syeda sahrish Hashmi
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I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I really enjoyed these. The glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Zama Mhlanga
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These beets are a great way to add some variety to my meals. I love that they're so versatile and can be used in so many different dishes.


Becky Thomas
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I love making these beets for my kids. They love the sweet glaze and they always ask for seconds.


owusu samuel
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These beets are a great addition to my salad. They add a nice sweetness and crunch.


Mdfaruk Shamim
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover beets.


Jeff Tapley
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These beets are the perfect side dish for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.


tharuwa Vlog
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I love the pop of color that these beets add to my plate. They're also a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables.


rehan mir
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the beets are a healthy and delicious side dish.


thereal jasmine
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The beets are always tender and the glaze is perfectly balanced.


Abdullah Siam
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These beets are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just reheat them when I'm ready to serve.


Sudip Waiba
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I'm not usually a fan of beets, but these were delicious! The glaze really made all the difference.


samoal hanif
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I made these beets for a dinner party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and tangy flavors. The beets were also perfectly roasted, tender on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside.


Shahel Ali
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These pomegranate-glazed beets are a delightful side dish that adds a pop of color and flavor to any meal. The beets are roasted until tender and then coated in a sweet and tangy glaze made with pomegranate juice, honey, and spices. The result is a d