Mandarin Glazed Beets

Name: Mandarin Glazed Beets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 188 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Mandarin Glazed Beets in Quick Cooking March/April 2001

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vajudybug

Dec 5, 2008

No more boring beets-this is a great recipe
linsvin

Jul 30, 2008

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