Orange beets with spice
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
- 2 lb Fresh young small beets
- 2 ts Cornstarch
- 1/4 ts Salt
- 1/4 ts Ground allspice
- 1/8 ts Black pepper
- 1 tb Grated orange rind
- 1/4 c Brown sugar
- 2/3 c Orange juice
- 2 tb Butter (1/4 stick)
Instructions:
Minced chives Cut off beet tops and wash beets well. Simmer beets covered in enough water to cover for 45-60 minutes or until tender. Drain and cover with cold water; trim off tops and roots and remove skin. Slice 1/4 inch thick and set aside. In medium saucepan combine cornstarch salt allspice pepper orange rind and brown sugar. Gradually add orange juice stir until smooth. Add butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens. Add beets and heat through. Place in individual serving dishes and sprinkle with chives.
