from Farmer Johns Cookbook
6 medium beets, scrubbed, trimmed
1/4 cup butter
2 tbls maple syrup
1 tbls minced or pressed garlic ( about 6 cloves)
1 tbls finely chopped or grated 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 sharp knife, 45 minutes-1 hr depending on size.
3.Preheat the broiler
4. Allow beets to cool slightly, then run under cold water and slip off the skins. Slice in 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. 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.