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Beets with Orange Zest Recipe

By Barbara Rolek, About.com

Beets with Orange Zest

Beets with Orange Zest

© 2008 Barbara Rolek licensed to About.com, Inc.

This cold vegetable or salad is a simple pairing of sweet beets and tangy vinegar with citrus overtones. When working with beets, remember to wear gloves, otherwise your hands will be dyed purple for days!

Makes 4 servings of Beets with Orange Zest

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups whole or sliced canned or jarred beets
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Zest of 1 orange

Preparation:

  1. Cut beets into strips or julienne. Place in a nonreactive bowl. In a jar with a lid, shake oil and vinegar vigorously. Pour over beets. Season to taste, add zest and toss.

  2. Refrigerate until cold and serve on a lettuce-lined salad plate, if desired.
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