Beets And Carrots With West Indian Spices Recipe

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   Wash the beets well and cut off the leaves, leaving an inch or possibly so of stem.

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   Cover with cool water, bring to a boil and simmer, covered till tender, about 40 min.

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   Drain and cover with cold or possibly lukewarm water.

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   When cold sufficient to handle, slip off the skins.

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   Cut the beets into slices or possibly chunks.

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   Peel and cut the carrots into slices or possibly chunks, resemling the beets in size and style.

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   Steam or possibly boil in lightly salted water about 5 min or possibly till tender but not soft.

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   Drain.

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   Combine the ginger, sugar, orange juice, vinegar, orange zest and spices in a saucepan and bring the mix to a simmer.

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    Cook till thickened.

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    Simmer the cooked beets and carrots in this sauce for about 5 min.

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    Note: Alternatively, you may bake the beets in a foil-covered pan for about an hour.

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    When cold, slip off the skins.

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    Cut the beets into slices or possibly chunks.

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    Since I didn't want to waste the beet tops, I sliced the green beet tops and steamed them and when I combined the sauce with the cooked beets and carrots, I also added the steamed beet tops.

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    This came from the Eat More, Weigh Less book by Dr. Dean Ornish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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