ROASTED BEETS WITH HONEY-GLAZED PECANS

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Got extra beets on hand? Try this recipe for Roasted Beets with Honey-Glazed Pecans. This beet dish makes the perfect side for beef or chicken!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 lb. beets (about 10 small), washed, trimmed with 1-inch stems intact
2/3 cup pecan halves
3 Tbsp. honey
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. orange juice
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F.
Cover baking sheet with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. Place beets on prepared baking sheet. Bake 1 hour or until tender. Remove from oven; cool slightly.
Meanwhile, combine nuts and honey in small skillet; cook on medium-high heat 4 to 6 min. or until mixture is simmering and foamy, stirring constantly. Immediately spread onto baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; separate slightly with fork. Set aside to cool. Mix oil, juice and pepper; set aside.
Peel and quarter beets when cool enough to handle; place in medium bowl. Add oil mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g