Best Beets In Grand Marnier Recipes

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BEET SALAD IN GRAND MARNIER



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This recipe was in a emailed newsletter from MyDailyMoments.com and since I have just discovered how good beets are had to post this one for safe keeping. Cooking time includes 2 hours for boiling and chilling the beets.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs beets
2 -3 teaspoons sugar
1 large lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon sweet paprika
3 -4 tablespoons parsley
2 teaspoons water
salt, to taste
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier

Steps:

  • Scrub beets well but be careful to not damage the skin. Trim off the long root of the beet and leave about a 1/2 inch stem on the tops.
  • In a large heavy saucepan filled with water add the cleaned beets and bring to a boil cooking beets until tender. This could take 30 to 60 minutes depending on the size of your beets.
  • Drain beets and add cool running water to reduce the temperature to the point where they can be handled. Peel and trim the beets then dice into bite sized cubes approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inches.
  • In a large bowl add remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour over warm beets and toss together to combine. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

GRANDMA'S HARVARD BEETS



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This is my Grandma's recipes for tangy, sweet Harvard Beets. I have tried other recipes, but none are as flavorful as hers.

Provided by Pam Maxson Rodriguez

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ cup white sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
⅓ cup white vinegar
⅓ cup water
2 (15 ounce) cans sliced beets, drained
3 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minute. Add the beets to the liquid, and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat. Stir in butter, salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 328.1 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

GRAND MARNIER BEETS



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I am on the search for recipes to make with beets, as I will be growing them this year. This one caught my eye because of the Grand Marnier, there is a note on the recipe card that has Triple Sec in quotes.

Provided by Shirl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup orange juice, no pulp
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon orange rind, grated (zest)
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
2 (16 ounce) cans beets, drained and sliced
salt

Steps:

  • Stir together cornstarch and sugar in saucepan.
  • Blend in orange juice, vinegar and orange peel.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly, until thickened and clear.
  • Stir in Grand Marnier.
  • Stir in beets.
  • Cook until heated through.
  • Season to taste with salt.
  • Garnish with thin strips of orange peel, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 117.8, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 16.8, Protein 2.8

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