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Gingered Orange Beets

Name: Gingered Orange Beets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 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

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 70 min.

Makes

4 servings

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

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 cup: 342 calories, 27g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.

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