Candied Beets
A delightful recipe for candied beets that transforms this polarizing vegetable into a sweet and savory side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–5 medium beets (cooked, peeled, and cut into 2″ pieces)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Prepare the beets by scrubbing them, boiling until fork-tender, and cutting into 2-inch pieces.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar to the melted butter and stir until dissolved.
- Toss in the beet pieces and coat them in the mixture.
- Season with salt and orange zest, stirring and cooking for another 5-8 minutes.
- Serve the candied beets on a platter, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
These candied beets can be made ahead of time and are perfect alongside roasted meats or in salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: candied beets, side dish, vegetarian, sweet beets, easy recipe
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