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Mandarin Glazed Beets

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
Mandarin Glazed Beets
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  • Total Time
    Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Makes
    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

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.

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