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Beets in Sweet Orange Sauce

Ingredients

  • 9 medium beets (9 or 10 medium, 2 bunches)
  • 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped crystallized ginger
  • OR
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

Heat oven to 400º. Cut beets into fourths. Place beets, oil and broth in
ovenproof 3-quart saucepan. Cover and bake 30 to 45 minutes, stirring
occasionally, until beets are tender. Remove from oven.

Stir in orange peel, orange juice and brown sugar. Cook over medium-high
heat 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce is reduced and beets
are coated with glaze. Stir in parsley and ginger.