Roasted Beets with Tart Pink Grapefruit Glaze
- 3 lb. beets, greens trimmed so 1 inch of stem remains
- 1 cup fresh pink grapefruit juice
- 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. maple syrup
- 1 Tbs. unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 Tbs. cornstarch
- 4 large grapefruit, peels cut off and segments cut out from between membranes
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- Divide beets into 2 bundles, and place each on large sheet of foil.
- Drizzle each bundle with 3 Tbs.
- water.
- Place on baking sheet, and roast 1 hour, or until beets are tender enough to be pierced with fork.
- Cool until easy to handle.
- Remove stems, rub off skins, and slice thin.
- Whisk together grapefruit juice, maple syrup, and vinegar in medium bowl.
- Place cornstarch in small saucepan and slowly add grapefruit juice mixture until all cornstarch is dissolved.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking frequently.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until thick and glossy, stirring often.
- Toss beets with grapefruit segments in serving bowl.
- Drizzle with hot grapefruit glaze.
beets, maple syrup, rice vinegar, cornstarch, peels
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/roasted-beets-with-tart-pink-grapefruit-glaze/ (may not work)