Mandarin Glazed Beets

Transform your side dish game with these bright and flavorful Mandarin Glazed Beets, a stunning blend of earthy roasted beets and a tangy-sweet mandarin glaze. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of beets with the citrusy zest and juice of fresh mandarins, elevated by a hint of honey, ground ginger, and apple cider vinegar for an irresistible caramelized finish. Perfectly roasted and sautéed for tenderness, the beets are coated in a rich glaze that clings beautifully, while fresh mandarin segments and optional parsley add a burst of freshness and color. Ideal as a holiday side or a vibrant addition to weeknight dinners, this dish promises bold flavors with minimal effort—all ready in just an hour.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium beets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 whole mandarin oranges
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wash the beets thoroughly to remove any dirt, then trim off the root and leafy tops. Place the beets on a sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 3

Wrap the beets tightly in the foil, creating a sealed packet. Place the foil packet on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the beets are tender when pierced with a knife.

Step 4

While the beets are roasting, prepare the mandarin glaze. Zest and juice 2 mandarin oranges into a small mixing bowl. Peel the third mandarin and segment it, setting the segments aside for garnish.

Step 5

Add honey, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper to the mixing bowl with the mandarin zest and juice. Whisk together until well combined.

Step 6

Once the beets are done roasting, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Using a paper towel, rub the skins to peel them off (they should come off easily). Cut the peeled beets into bite-sized wedges.

Step 7

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the beet wedges to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Pour the mandarin glaze over the beets and toss to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens and clings to the beets.

Step 9

Transfer the glazed beets to a serving dish and garnish with the reserved mandarin segments and freshly chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	682.6 grams (682.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	675

Total Fat 29.50g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.50g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1852mg	81%
Total Carbohydrate 103.50g	38%
Dietary Fiber 14.50g	52%
Total Sugars 85.50g
Protein 7.90g	16%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 163mg	13%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 1596mg	34%

*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: 37.3%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 58.2%