Ginger and orange glazed beetroot

Name: Ginger and orange glazed beetroot
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 600g raw beetroot, peeled and cut into wedges; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 orange, zest and juice; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Earthy roast beetroot in a sticky orange and ginger glaze.

Time1 hr 10
LevelEasy
Costabout £0.35 a head
Oven200°C (180°C fan)

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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600 graw beetrootpeeled and cut into wedges
2 tbspolive oil
1orangezest and juice
1 tbspfresh gingerfinely grated
1 tbspbalsamic vinegar
1 tspfresh thyme leaves

Method

1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Toss the beetroot with the oil and a pinch of salt on a tray.
2
Cover tightly with foil and roast for 40 minutes, until a knife slides in easily.
40 min
3
Mix the orange juice, zest, ginger and balsamic in a small pan and simmer for 5 minutes until syrupy.
5 min
4
Pour the glaze over the beetroot and toss to coat.
5
Roast uncovered for 15 minutes more until sticky and shiny. Scatter with thyme to serve.
15 min

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