Orange Scented Beets

11 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. small beets, trimmed
  • 2 T unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 T sugar
  • 1 T red wine vinegar
  • Grated peel of 1 medium orange
  • Grated peel of 1 small lemon
  • Juice of 1 medium orange
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. 1
    Place beets in a saucepan; cover with cold, unsalted water. Heat slowly to boiling, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until barely tender, about 25 minutes. Drain under cold water, remove skins, and cut beets into slices. Reserve.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, prepare all other ingredients.
  3. 3
    Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until golden. Add sugar, vinegar, zests, juice and cinnamon. Stir in beets. Cook, stirring often, 10minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste and garnsih with parsley.

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