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

Mahar Sarwar
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The beets are always perfectly cooked and the orange and ginger add a lovely flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


R maxwell
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! The beets were a beautiful color and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


waylords storys
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beets. I love the sweet and tangy flavor of the beets. I will definitely be making this again.


Ding Dong
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The beets are always perfectly cooked and the orange and ginger add a lovely flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Diana Miklebost
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The beets were a beautiful color and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Aizaz Qureshi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the beets turned out great! I love the combination of orange and ginger. I will definitely be making this again.


avin abdullrahman
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The beets are always perfectly cooked and the orange and ginger add a lovely flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Charles Vorlamesi
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! The beets were a beautiful color and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Khalil Gray Harris
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beets. I love the sweet and tangy flavor of the beets. I will definitely be making this again.


Shauna Richie
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The beets are always perfectly cooked and the orange and ginger add a lovely flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Snovuyo Rephu
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The beets were a beautiful color and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


NKOSANA HLABANGANA
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This recipe was easy to follow and the beets turned out great! I love the combination of orange and ginger. I will definitely be making this again.


Jack Lembo
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The beets are always perfectly cooked and the orange and ginger add a lovely flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


It’s Sara
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! The beets were a beautiful color and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


ugochukwu operaku
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beets. I love the sweet and tangy flavor of the beets. I will definitely be making this again.


Noah Luning
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The beets are always perfectly cooked and the orange and ginger add a lovely flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Parmesh Tharu
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The beets were a beautiful color and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Daimond Daimond
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This recipe was easy to follow and the beets turned out great! I love the combination of orange and ginger. I will definitely be making this again.


SNOOKIE
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the beets. I will definitely be making this again.


Marie Watts
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The beets were perfectly cooked and the orange and ginger added a lovely flavor. I will definitely be making this again.