ROASTED BEETS WITH ANISE, CINNAMON AND ORANGE JUICE

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Found on the Washington Post site as adapted from the cookbook 'The 10 Things You Need to Eat' by Dave Lieberman and Anahad O'Connor. "Exotic yet simple".

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs about 13 small and medium beets, peeled, rinsed and cut into 2-inch chunks (*red or golden beets or in combination)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon anise seed (lightly crushed to release oil)
2 -3 small cinnamon sticks, broken in half
1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (we used Valencia oranges)
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses (my addition)
orange zest
fresh parsley, fresh cilantro (optional and my addition) or of fresh mint

Steps:

  • *Note: I used small spring beets which means they were not peeled. I also did not cut the beets into chunks but in half due to their size.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a roasting pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine the beets, oil, salt, anise seeds, cinnamon stick pieces, orange juice and pomegranate molasses in the pan, tossing to coat the beets evenly.
  • Spread the beets in a single layer and roast for about 45 minutes, shaking the pan a few times to roast the beets evenly and roasting the beets until they are fork-tender.
  • Discard the cinnamon stick pieces.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with orange zest (and minced fresh herb of choice if using).
  • Serve warm.

MD RJ RJ
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! I'm always looking for new ways to cook beets.


Boitumelo Khauoe
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different types of beets. I think golden beets or Chioggia beets would be beautiful.


Chuck Buck
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These roasted beets would be a great addition to a salad or grain bowl.


Mohamad Rasidh
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I served these roasted beets with a dollop of goat cheese and a drizzle of honey. It was the perfect appetizer.


Mr Nurul
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I'm not a big fan of anise, so I omitted it from the recipe. The beets were still delicious.


nabulya Madina
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The beets are so delicious and the presentation is beautiful.


Nomalanga Ncube
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I've never roasted beets before, but this recipe made it so easy. The beets were perfectly tender and flavorful.


Obverse Singularity
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beets. I had some roasted beets in my fridge and I didn't know what to do with them. This recipe was the perfect solution.


NURISLAM NURISLAM
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my beets turned out dry and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Colin Power
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the beets and asked for the recipe.


hohssa TWD
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The roasted beets were delicious! I served them with grilled chicken and a side of roasted vegetables.


John Yaqoob
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The beets are earthy and sweet, the anise is licorice-y and warm, the cinnamon is spicy and comforting, and the orange juice is bright and citrusy.


Tahra ABOUDA
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the beets can be roasted ahead of time.


MD SHA ALOM
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I've never been a big fan of beets, but this recipe changed my mind. The anise, cinnamon, and orange juice really brought out the natural sweetness of the beets.


Gdjdgb Vxkdgbd
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These roasted beets were a hit at our dinner party! They were so flavorful and had a beautiful presentation.