Maple-Teriyaki Beets

"This recipe for broiled beets with a garlicky-sweet teriyaki sauce comes from Farmer John’s Cookbook: The Real Dirt on Vegetables(Gibbs Smith, 2006) and does some magic to the unadulterated beauty of straight beets."

And to us via - Melissa Bayer at Healthy Living

• 12 small or 6 medium beets, scrubbed and trimmed
• 1/4 butter (or olive oil)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon minced or pressed garlic
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped or grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari

 1. Preheat over to 400F degrees.2. Place beets in a small roasting pan with 1/2 cup water. Cover with foil and bake until beets are easily pierced with a sharp knife, 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on size.3. Preheat the broiler.4. Allow beets to cool slightly, then run under cold water and slip off their skins. Slice into 1/4-inch rounds.5. Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat. Stir in the maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce or tamari. When the ingredients are thoroughly combined, remove from heat.6. Put the beets in a shallow baking pan and pour the maple syrup mixture over them. Broil, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/maple-teriyaki-beets.html#ixzz1jrEAVXDu