Citrus-Glazed Beets Recipe

About this recipe

A vibrant and tangy vegetarian dish featuring tender beets coated in a citrusy glaze, perfect for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

• 500 g Beetroot (Beet)
• 500 g Weikfield Cornstarch Amazingly Versatile Gluten Free
• 1 ltr Fresca Orange Juice
• 100 g Pasteurised Butter
• 750 ml Catch Clear Lemon N Lime Flavoured Water
• 500 ml I'Mwow Apple Cider Vinegar (With Mother)
• 1 kg Whole Farm Brown Sugar

Instructions

1. 1. Peel and slice 2 medium-sized beets into thin rounds or wedges.
2. 2. In a small bowl, stir 2 tablespoons of cornstarch into 120 ml of water until fully dissolved.
3. 3. In a medium saucepan, combine 240 ml of orange juice, 180 ml of cider vinegar, and 200 g of brown sugar. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil.
4. 4. Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the glaze becomes clear and thickened.
5. 5. Reduce the heat to low and stir in 15 g of butter until melted and fully incorporated.
6. 6. Add the sliced beets to the saucepan, stirring gently to coat them evenly with the glaze. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to warm the beets through.
7. 7. Serve the citrus-glazed beets warm as a flavorful side dish or a light vegetarian main course.