from Farmer John’s Cookbook
6 med beets scrubbed, trimmed
1/4 cup butter
2 tbls maple syrup
1 tbls minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
1 tbls finely chopped fresh ginger
1 tbls soy sauce or tamari
1. Preheat the oven to 400.
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 knife, 45 minutes- 1 hour.
3. Preheat the broiler.
4. Allow the beets to cool slightly, then run under cold water and slip off their skins. Slice into 1/4 in rounds.
5. Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat. Stir in the maple syrup , garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. 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 5-10 minutes.