Beetroot With Orange Sauce
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Description:
Beetroot done this way is divine! Most people I find are so pleasantly surprised when they discover the gorgeous flavor of this dish. I lost count of the number of times I’ve written the recipe out for friends! It’s a real winner! A 440g can of beetroot can be substituted for cooked beetroot – just drain and heat through in the sauce. The fresh beetroot takes a while to cook, but it’s worth it!
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 27.1
- Fat Content: 0.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 1.6mg
- Sodium Content: 22.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 5g
- Fiber Content: 0.5g
- Sugar Content: 4.1g
- Protein Content: 0.5g
Ingredients:
- 500g beetroots
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
- 15g butter
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 orange, strained juice and peel thinly sliced
Instructions:
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Cook the Beetroot:
- Place the beetroots in a pot of boiling salted water.
- Cook for about 1 hour or until tender.
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Prepare Beetroot:
- Drain and peel the cooked beetroots.
- Slice them, or use a melon baller to make small balls.
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Make the Orange Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, vinegar, strained orange juice, and butter.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
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Thicken the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix cornflour with water to create a slurry.
- Stir the slurry into the orange juice mixture.
- Continue stirring until the mixture boils and thickens.
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Combine and Serve:
- Add the cooked beetroot to the saucepan and heat through.
- Transfer the beetroot onto a serving dish.
- Pour the orange sauce over the beetroot.
- Garnish with thinly sliced orange peel arranged on top.
Enjoy this delightful Beetroot With Orange Sauce dish, perfect for a flavorful and healthy meal!
