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Carrots and Beets with Citrus-Sage Glaze

Recipe Category All Recipes, Fruits & Vegetables
Author Christine Andrew

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch carrots, sliced thinly lengthwise 2 inches
  • 1 pound of beets, cut into thick strips
  • 1 leek, cut in half lengthwise and shredded
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • zest from 1 lemon and 1 mandarin
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, combine orange juice, lemon juice, zest, honey, olive oil, sage, and salt and pepper.
  • Put the carrots and leeks in one baking dish and pour half the glaze over them.
  • Put the beets in another dish and pour the rest of the glaze over them.
  • Stir to cover with glaze.
  • Cover both dishes with foil and bake for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Remove the foil, brush the veggies with the glaze again, and bake until lightly browned and tender, 20-30 minutes.
  • To serve, combine the vegetables and serve alongside the main course or on a bed of greens with goat cheese.