Hot Spiced Beets

Transform your side dish routine with these irresistibly flavorful Hot Spiced Beets! This vibrant recipe combines tender, ruby-red beets with a warm, aromatic blend of orange juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, and holiday-inspired spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Simmered to perfection and tossed in a buttery spiced glaze, these beets are both sweet and tangy with a hint of earthiness. Not only are they stunning on the plate, but they’re also easy to prepare in under an hour, making them perfect for everything from elegant holiday dinners to cozy weeknight meals. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, and enjoy this delectable side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or hearty vegetarian mains.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized beets
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Scrub and rinse the beets thoroughly. Trim the tops and roots off, but leave the skins on to help retain their color and nutrients during cooking.

Step 2

In a large pot, combine the orange juice, water, honey, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, whole cloves, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 3

Add the beets to the pot. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and allow the beets to simmer for 35–40 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.

Step 4

Once the beets are cooked, remove them from the pot with tongs and let them cool slightly until they’re safe to handle. Use a paper towel to gently rub off the skins.

Step 5

Slice the peeled beets into wedges or rounds, depending on your preference, and transfer them back into the pot with the spiced liquid.

Step 6

Add the butter to the pot and stir to coat the beets in the spiced sauce. Let the beets warm in the liquid for 2–3 minutes over low heat.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve the beets warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	907.2 grams (907.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	546

Total Fat 14.70g	19%
Saturated Fat 7.00g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.60g
Cholesterol 33mg	11%
Sodium 1957mg	85%
Total Carbohydrate 103.00g	37%
Dietary Fiber 15.60g	56%
Total Sugars 77.80g
Protein 8.80g	18%

Vitamin D 2IU	11%
Calcium 203mg	16%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1810mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.8%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 71.1%