Honey Lemon Beets

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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This recipe makes 6 servings

Vibrant both in colour and flavour, this dish turns the humble beet into delicious upscale fare.


Ingredients  8 small beets , (about 2 lb/1 kg)
1 tbsp butter
1 onion , sliced
2 tbsp liquid honey
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Preparation In large pot of boiling salted water, cover and cook beets for about 40 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool slightly; slip off skins. Cut in half; cut into wedges.

Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook onion, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until tender. Stir in honey, lemon juice, nutmeg, salt and pepper.

Add beets; cook, stirring to coat, for 5 minutes or until glazed.

Additional information :

Tip: If you already have your oven on, you can bake instead of boil the beets. Wrap them in foil and bake for 1-1/2 hours in 425°F (220°C) oven, or for 2 hours in 350°F (180°C) oven, or until tender and skins can be slipped off.