Orange And Mustard Beets

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs small red beets, trimmed (retaining 2" of stems and the tap roots)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 french shallots (eschalots)
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 cup wine (such as riesling)
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons coarse grain mustard or 2 teaspoons french mustard
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Recipe

• 1 place the beets in a pan, cover with plenty of water, bring to the boil and cook, partially covered, until tender when tested with a skewer (about 12 to 15 minutes).
• 2 when beets are tender, drain and peel (wear rubber gloves so you don’t burn yourself!).
• 3 cut each bulb into quarters and set aside.
• 4 meanwhile, melt butter in a heavy pan over moderate heat and add shallots and garlic.
• 5 cook for a couple of minutes, stirring from time to time to prevent sticking and burning.
• 6 add wine, orange juice and brown sugar, then bring to the boil over high heat.
• 7 reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
• 8 add mustard to the wine and orange juice syrup, and stir to combine.
• 9 season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 10 add beets, and heat through gently over low heat.
• 11 sprinkle with chives and toss gently to combine.
• 12 if necessary, heat a few more minutes, then serve.