Glazed Beets

Submitted by: Carolyn	Country: U.S.A.
Category: Home/Vegetables
Quantity: 8 servings	Preparation time: 0:10 hr. Cooking time: 0:45 hr.

Ingredients

3-1/2 lb	beets, scrubbed and trimmed	1.5 kg
3 tbsp	balsamic vinegar	45 mL
2 tbsp	pure maple syrup	30 mL
1 tbsp	olive oil	15 mL
1-1/2 tsp	minced fresh thyme leaves	7 mL

Directions

In a large saucepan cover beets with salted water by 1 inch/2 cm. Simmer beets, covered, 35 to 45 minutes, or until tender, and drain in a colander. Cool beets until they can be handled and slip off skins and stems. Cut beets lengthwise into wedges.

In a large skillet stir together vinegar, syrup and oil and add beets. Cook beet mixture wih salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat, stirring, until heated through and coated well. Sprinkle about half of thyme over beets and toss gently. Serve beets sprinkled with remaining thyme.

Chef's Note

Beets can be cooked 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring beets to room temperature before proceeding with glaze.