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Published: May 6, 2019 · Modified: Mar 12, 2021 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Ginger Beets

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Cooked beets on a white plate.

Beets with a slight spice of ginger and a touch of honey. Delicious as a vegetable side dish for any meal.

These gingered beets are a fun and tasty way to get more veggies into your diet.

Beets topped with fresh parsley.
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Why make this recipe
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
Recipe tips
Recipes FAQs
Serving suggestions
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Ginger Beets

Why make this recipe

Ginger Beets are a perfect vegetable side dish. These beets can be made ahead of time and then reheated when ready to serve.

Every bite is filled with delicious taste and good for you ingredients. Beets are low in calories, high in fiber, folate, vitamin C and high in potassium.

Key ingredients

This recipe uses just three simple ingredients!

Beets, ginger and honey displayed on a white board.
  • Fresh beets - red or yellow beets work fine in this recipe
  • Fresh ginger - only fresh ginger will work here
  • Honey - adds a touch of sweetness

Step by step directions

  • Remove stalks and root from beet. Then use a vegetable peeler and peel off skin.
Fresh beets being peeled with a vegetable peeler.
  • Chop beets into evenly sized pieces - any size will work
Chopped beets on a wooden cutting board.
  • Place in a pot and cover with water. Add slices of ginger and boil until tender
  • Add honey, reduce heat to low and continue simmering for 10 minutes
  • Discard liquid and ginger and serve beets

Recipe tips

  • Beets are messy! That amazing red color gets all over everything! My advice to prevent staining is to wash everything as soon as possible. Try not to touch anything while you're handling the beets. 
  • Don't peel the ginger before using. Just slice into chunks and add to the pot along with the beets and water. The ginger will help add a bit of spice to the beets.
  • I discard the ginger when done cooking, but you could eat it if you wanted! 
Fresh beets and sliced ginger

Recipes FAQs

How do I know if beets are cooked through?

Test beets by piercing with a sharp knife. If soft, the beets are done. 

What can I do with the beet greens?

Beet greens can be eaten and you can use them in any place you'd use spinach or swiss chard. Try adding them to a soup, salad or fruit and veggie smoothie or a green smoothie.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes, you can make these beets ahead of time. Cook the beets with the ginger until soft. Allow beets to cool and then place in a covered container and refrigerate.

Before serving, return to saucepan along with honey. Reheat until heated through and most of the liquid has evaporated.

Serving suggestions

Gingered Beets are perfect served with Barbecue Chicken, Fried Walleye or Grilled Flank Steak. 

Cooked beets on a plate with a fork in one beet.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

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Beets topped with fresh parsley.

Ginger Beets

Kathy
Beets cooked with fresh ginger and a touch of honey.
5 from 15 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 39 kcal
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Ingredients
  

  • 3 beets (peeled and chopped)
  • 3 slices ginger (sliced into thick chunks about ¼" thick)
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions
 

  • Place beets and ginger into a sauce pot. Cover beets with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until beets are soft. 
    3 beets, 3 slices ginger
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and add honey.  Continue cooking for 10-15 minutes more until the water has reduced leaving just a small amount of liquid.
    2 tablespoons honey
  • Remove beets from pan. Discard remaining liquid and ginger slices.
  • Drizzle with an additional teaspoon of honey before serving and sprinkle with fresh parsley. (optional) 

Notes

Tips
  • This recipe can easily be increased by adding additional beets
  • Beets are messy! That amazing red color gets all over everything! My advice to prevent staining is to wash everything as soon as possible. Try not to touch anything while you're handling the beets. 
  • Don't peel the ginger before using. Just slice into chunks and add to the pot along with the beets and water.
  • The ginger will help add a bit of spice to the beets.
  • I discard the ginger when done cooking, but you could eat it if you wanted! 
To make ahead of time
  • Cook the beets with the ginger until soft. Allow beets to cool and then place in a covered container and refrigerate.
  • Before serving, return to saucepan along with honey. Reheat until heated through and most of the liquid has evaporated.

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 9gSodium: 32mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.3mg
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  1. Kathy says

    October 31, 2022 at 9:09 am

    I've been thinking about how to combine beets and ginger and this is brilliant! Can't wait to try it! I always save the pot liquor to drink later because it is so nutritious. With the ginger added I know it will be delicious!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 31, 2022 at 10:00 am

      Great! Let me know how you like it! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Valentina says

    May 21, 2019 at 12:54 pm

    5 stars
    HI! I've just discovered your site. I LOVE beets and have never thought to pair them with ginger, which I also love. Sounds fabulous. I've been trying to get my husband to like beets forever. Maybe this will do the trick. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 22, 2019 at 5:05 am

      People either love beets or hate 'em! These might just be the ticket to making him love them!

      Reply
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