Mandarin Glazed Beets Recipe

Mandarin Glazed Beets Recipe
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100% would make again

Mandarin oranges and a warm glaze transform canned beets into a super side dish. Lemon juice provides a bit of tartness. If your family doesn't like the tart flavor, I suggest adding a little more sugar. —Shirley Dehler Columbus, Wisconsin

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  • 4 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) sliced beets, drained
  • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Add lemon juice and butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in beats; heat through. Gently stir in oranges; heat through. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 188 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 269 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Mandarin Glazed Beets published in Quick Cooking March/April 2001, p29

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Mandarin Glazed Beets Recipe

Mandarin Glazed Beets

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Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2008 by vajudybug

No more boring beets-this is a great recipe

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2008 by linsvin

I used the beets from my garden and it still turned out terrific! One my husband said to make again...very easy prep.

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