Name: Brown Sugar-Glazed Beets
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 3 cups steamed cubed beets, 1/2- to 1-inch cubes (see Tip)

Brown Sugar-Glazed Beets

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Try a sweet glaze on beets or other root vegetables to help balance their earthy flavor. This easy recipe will work with steamed carrots, turnips or rutabaga too.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Vegetarian

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 cups steamed cubed beets, 1/2- to 1-inch cubes (see Tip)

Directions

Combine brown sugar, orange juice, butter, salt and pepper in a large nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat until the sugar and butter are melted and starting to bubble. Stir in beets and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and the beets are coated with glaze, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve hot or warm.

Tips

Tip: How to Prep & Steam Beets: Trim greens (if any) and root end; peel the skin with a vegetable peeler.
Cut beets into 1/2- to 1-inch-thick cubes, wedges or slices.

To steam on the stovetop: Place in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water in a large pot. Cover and steam over high heat until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

To steam in the microwave: Place in a glass baking dish, add 2 tablespoons water, cover tightly and microwave on High until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

No time to prep? Look for Melissa's brand Peeled Baby Red Beets in the produce section of many supermarkets. They're peeled, steamed and ready to eat and contain far less sodium than their canned counterparts.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

74	Calories
2g	Fat
14g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1/2 cup
Calories 74
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 12g
Added Sugars 4g	8%
Protein 2g	3%
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Vitamin A 100IU	2%
Vitamin C 6mg	6%
Folate 70mcg	17%
Sodium 164mg	7%
Calcium 19mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Magnesium 21mg	5%
Potassium 278mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.