Honey Ginger Balsamic Glazed Beets
Honey Ginger Balsamic Glazed Beets might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 125 calories, 2g of protein, and 6g of fat each. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of balsamic vinegar, basil leaves, ginger, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 54 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place beets in an oven-proof pan with sides, such as a cake pan. Splash in about 1/4 cup of water and seal the top with aluminum foil.
Place in oven and roast until tender, about 45 minutes. Test by piercing a beet with a sharp knife -- it should glide right in.
Remove beets from oven and allow to cook a few minutes, just enough to handle them comfortably. Peel beets using a sharp paring knife, or have a little fun and just slip the skins off using your hands. (A very sensual kitchen experience!) Cold beets won't peel easily, so be sure to do this while the beets are still warm. Slice beets into chunks. At this point you have the option of refrigerating the beets until you are ready to use them.
Heat the butter over medium heat in a large frying pan and add the ginger. Cook the ginger for a minute or two, just until it becomes fragrant.
Add the beets and the balsamic and stir. When the beets are hot and glazed, test for sweetness.
Adding honey and upping the sweetness of this dish is a good way to introduce beets to the haters.
Remove from heat and serve hot. Alternatively, these beets are also really good served at room temperature as a salad.