Beets with Ginger Ale and Orange Glaze

Ingredients:

• 900 g medium beets (about 8 pieces), peeled and cut into wedges
• 1 orange
• 350 g of ginger ale
• 2 tbsp (30 g) butter
• 2 tbsp pistachios
• 2 tbsp chopped chives

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F). Place the beets in a lidded pan. Using a knife, zest half of the orange into the pan. Juice the orange and add it to the pan along with ginger ale, oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, a few grinds of pepper, and enough water to cover the beets.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, reduce heat to low and cook until beets are tender when pierced with a knife, about 35 minutes.
3. Place the pistachios on a baking sheet and heat in the oven until fragrant, about 9 minutes. Cool and coarsely chop. Set aside. Uncover, increase the heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the beets to a serving platter, pour the sauce over them, and sprinkle with pistachios and chopped green onions.