Beets with Mandarin Oranges

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Sliced beets are cooked with apple pie spice and mandarin oranges in this easy side dish.

2
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

  • ½ teaspoon apple pie spice

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets, drained

  • 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained

Directions

  1. Whisk together sugar, vinegar, apple pie spice, and cornstarch in a large, microwave safe bowl until combined.

  2. Cook in microwave on High until the mixture is boiling and has thickened, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Stir the drained beets and mandarin orange segments into the thickened sauce. Allow the beets to reheat in the sauce, do not microwave further, or the mandarin oranges will come apart. Serve either warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

111 Calories
0g Fat
27g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 111
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 170mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 32mg 161%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 247mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.