Best Beets With Lemon Sauce Recipes

LEMON-HERB ROASTED BEETS

Steps:

• Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450 degrees F.
• Combine oil, herbs, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add beets; toss to coat with the seasoning mixture.
• Spread the beets evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Roast, stirring once or twice, until the beets are tender and browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Toss the roasted vegetables with lemon juice, if using.

HASSELBACK BEETS WITH DILL YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim, peel and halve 2 1/2 pounds medium beets; slice as directed (see left). Place the beets in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and drizzle with 3/4 cup olive oil; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add cup water and cover with foil. Roast at 425 degrees F, 40 minutes. Uncover and continue roasting, spreading the slices apart and basting with the pan juices halfway through, until the beets are tender, 30 to 40 more minutes. Let cool slightly. Mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons each chopped dill and lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Drizzle over the beets and top with crushed pink peppercorns and more dill.
• Cut a thin sliver from one side of the vegetable so it can sit flat. (If you¿re starting with halved veggies, like the beets at right, skip this step.)
• Position the vegetable cut-side down between the handles of two wooden spoons.
• Using a sharp knife, make crosswise cuts (1/8 to 1/4 inch apart), stopping when the knife hits the handles so you don't cut all the way through the vegetable.

BEETS WITH LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat butter, then stir in brown sugar & lemon juice & cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved.
• Add the beets & stir until well coated, then cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes or until beets are glazed.
• Stir in salt & pepper, then sprinkle beets with lemon zest & serve.

BEET JUICE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring beet juice to a boil and reduce 50 percent. Remove from heat and whisk in oil in a slow stream. Whisk in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

SAUTéED BEETS WITH BUTTER

Steps:

• Peel and grate beets.
• Put butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the beets, and stir occasionally until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley.