Beets In Orange Sauce Recipe

A vibrant and quick Thanksgiving side dish! This recipe uses canned beets for ultimate convenience (no purple fingers!), creating a sweet and tangy orange sauce that perfectly complements the earthy beets. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's the perfect last-minute addition to your holiday feast.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 101.3 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beets In Orange Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • pinch salt
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 (15-ounce) can drained beets
  • 2 tablespoons margarine

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How to Make Beets In Orange Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of orange juice until smooth.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine and 1 tablespoon of orange zest.
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens (about 3-5 minutes).
  5. Reduce heat to low. Add 1 (15-ounce) can of drained beets, sliced or quartered. Cook gently for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve warm as a delightful side dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

6g

Carbs

6g

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