Orange Marinated Beets – Recipe by Rancho La Puerta Spa

Imbued with the fresh zest of oranges and the earthy flavor of fresh beets and a tangy splash of vinegar, this recipe for Orange Marinated Beets recipe is a colorful and vibrant side dish for your spa lunch. Shared by Chef and Recipe Developer Lia Huber, guest Chef at Rancho La Puerta Spa and author of Nourished: A Memoir of Food, Faith and Enduring Love.

“Being nourished goes way beyond fueling our bodies,” says guest Chef Lia Huber. “Being nourished provides a profound sense of connection — to our deepest selves, to the earth, and to those around us — that makes our lives rich and whole. Food gives us the opportunity to nourish ourselves every time we eat in a way that leaves our body invigorated and our soul at peace. And from that place of deep fulfillment, those wider circles of connection begin to flourish.”

Orange Marinated Beets

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Rest: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Course: Sides

Cuisine: Healthy Spa Cuisine

Keyword: Beets, Rancho La Puerta

Servings: 4

Calories: 125kcal

Courtesy Of: Lia Huber for Rancho La Puerta Spa, Mexico

Imbued with the fresh zest of oranges and the earthy flavor of fresh beets and a tangy splash of vinegar, this recipe for Orange Marinated Beets recipe is a colorful and vibrant side dish for your spa lunch. 

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 orange
• ▢ 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• ▢ Sea Salt and Ground Pepper , to taste
• ▢ 1 pound beets (golden, red or candy stripe)
• ▢ ½ onion , thinly sliced

Instructions

• Zest the orange to equal 1 teaspoon.
  1 orange
• Juice the orange and set aside 2 tablespoons (reserve remaining juice for another use.)
• Whisk together juice, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
  2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, Sea Salt and Ground Pepper
• Peel and spiralize (or grate) the beets.
  1 pound beets
• Combine beets and onion in bowl, tossing to combine.
  1/2 onion
• Let stand 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
• Enjoy!
  

Spa Index Kitchen Notes

Spiralizing beets creates a gorgeous pile of vegetables. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can grate the beets. Any type of beet works just fine. As an added benefit, you can use the marinating liquid as a speedy salad dressing.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 125 kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 15 g (5%) | Protein: 2 g (4%) | Fat: 7 g (11%) | Fiber: 4 g (17%) | Vitamin C: 23.9 mg (29%) | Calcium: 30 mg (3%) | Iron: 1.1 mg (6%)

About:

Rancho La Puerta Destination Spa has been welcoming guests for more than 70 years, in Baja, Mexico.  Rancho La Puerta translated means “Ranch of the Door.”  A Ranch vacation invites you to “open your door” to a healthier, more balanced life.