Candied beets recipe | glazed beetroot recipe | Side dish

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is lower on the glycemic index, while white sugar is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean paste

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Vanilla bean paste offers a richer flavor, while imitation vanilla is more budget-friendly.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: cinnamon sticks

💰Cheaper: ground cinnamon

Cinnamon sticks can enhance flavor but ground cinnamon is more economical.

Wash and peel the beets, then cut them into uniform cubes.

Place the beets in a pot and cover them with water.

Add salt to the pot and bring the water to a boil over medium heat.

Reduce heat and simmer the beets until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Drain the beets and set aside to cool slightly.

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat until bubbling.

Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in water and stir to combine, creating a syrup.

Add the cooked beets to the skillet and toss to coat in the syrup.

Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg over the beets, stirring gently to incorporate.

Continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the beets to absorb the flavors.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract before serving.

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