Glazed Mandarin Beets
Brighten up your table with the vibrant flavors of Glazed Mandarin Beets, a sweet and savory side dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. This recipe transforms earthy roasted beets into a gourmet delight by coating them in a luscious glaze made with freshly squeezed mandarin juice, golden honey, and a hint of white wine vinegar. Infused with fragrant thyme and buttery richness, the glaze adds a tangy-sweet contrast to the caramelized beets, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. Ready in just over an hour, this simple yet elegant dish is ideal for holiday feasts or as a standout addition to a weeknight dinner. Serve warm and let the fresh citrus notes and rustic charm elevate your dining experience! Keywords: roasted beets, mandarin glaze, sweet and savory side dish, holiday recipe, citrus-infused beets.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized beets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 3 whole mandarin oranges
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Wash and trim the beets, removing the tops and roots. Peel the beets with a vegetable peeler and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
Place the cubed beets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
Roast the beets in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
While the beets are roasting, zest one of the mandarins and juice all three. This should yield about 1/4 cup of juice.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the mandarin juice, mandarin zest, honey, and butter. Stir frequently until the butter has melted and the mixture comes to a simmer.
Let the glaze simmer for about 5 minutes, then stir in the white wine vinegar and fresh thyme leaves. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Once the beets are done roasting, transfer them to a serving dish and pour the mandarin glaze over the top. Toss gently to coat the beets evenly in the glaze.
Serve warm, garnished with a few additional thyme leaves if desired. Enjoy this sweet and tangy side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.1 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 410 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 410 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
