GINGERED ORANGE BEETS

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My husband was pleasantly surprised when he tried my new twist on beets. The orange and ginger are a surprising compliment, making this particular vegetable a wonderful addition to any holiday table. -Marion Tipton, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds whole fresh beets (about 4 medium), trimmed and cleaned
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest, divided
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 medium navel orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped
1/3 cup pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

Brush beets with 4 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap loosely in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 70-75 minutes or until fork-tender. Cool slightly., In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, orange juice concentrate, 1 teaspoon orange zest, ginger and remaining oil; set aside. , Peel beets and cut into wedges; place in a serving bowl. Add the orange sections and pecans. Drizzle with orange sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 27g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.