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.

Jessica Mallik
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These beets were a great way to add some color and flavor to my dinner plate. They were also really easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Sayman Index
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These beets were amazing! I love the combination of sweet and tangy in the glaze. I will definitely be making these again.


PRATYUSH GAMER
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these beets. The glaze was so flavorful, and the beets were perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


gracie Rooney
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These beets were delicious! The glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the beets were perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Oladapo Abiodun
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I loved the unique flavor of these beets. The glaze was so flavorful, and the beets were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Marufuzzaman Shimon
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These beets were a great way to add some color and flavor to my dinner plate. They were also really easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Santosh Kc
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These beets were amazing! I love the combination of sweet and tangy in the glaze. I will definitely be making these again.


Franklin Were
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I loved the vibrant color of these beets! They were so easy to make, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I served them as a side dish with roasted chicken, and they were a hit.


MIREMBE MONICA
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These beets were delicious! The glaze was so flavorful, and the beets were perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Graham Swan
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these beets. The glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the beets were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Paridawg Gaming
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These beets were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the glaze. I will definitely be making these again.


Nandawula Joanitah
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I love the combination of sweet and tangy in this recipe. The glaze is so flavorful, and the beets are perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Cute Life
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These beets were a great way to add some color and flavor to my dinner plate. They were also really easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Edris Arian
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I'm not usually a fan of beets, but these were amazing! The glaze really made all the difference. I will definitely be making these again.


Rizwan Moin Kazmi
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I loved the vibrant color of these beets! They were so easy to make, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I served them as a side dish with grilled chicken, and they were a hit.


Jennifer Valenzuela
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These pomegranate glazed beets were absolutely delicious! The glaze was perfectly sweet and tangy, and the beets were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.