Raspberry Glazed Beets Food

ROASTED BEETS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F and line pan with aluminum foil
• Peel and cut cooked beets: After the beets have cooled for several minutes, but are still warm to the touch, peel off the outer skins and discard. Cut the beets into quarters or more bite-sized pieces.
• Pour glaze over beets: Place beets in a serving bowl. Pour balsamic glaze over the beets. Stir in grated orange zest, and add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with a little orange zest to serve. Links: Hate 'em or Love 'em Beets? from White on Rice Couple

BEETS WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Drain the beets and dice into 1/2-inch cubes. Place the beets in a mixing bowl and add the raspberry vinegar, orange juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and red onions. Zest the oranges and then segment over a bowl to catch the juices. Add the orange zest, orange segments, and any juices and mix well. Taste for seasoning and serve cold or at room temperature.

MAPLE GLAZED BEETS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the beets in a roasting pan.
• Dot with 1 tablespoon of margarine, and roast the beets, covered, for about 30 minutes.
• Melt the other 2 tablespoons of margarine in the microwave.
• Stir in the maple syrup and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice.
• Pour this mixture over the beets.
• Bake, covered, for another 30 minutes, or until the beets are tender and the sauce is thick.
• Sprinkle with the lemon zest and serve.

GLAZED BEETS

Steps:

• Drain beets, reserving 1/3 cup juice. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in beet juice and vinegar; cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Add beets and butter; heat through.