Broiled Beet Slices with Maple Teriyaki Sauce


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.