Title: Balsamic-Glazed Beets
Categories: Vegetable Side *
Yield: 8 Servings

3 1/2	lb	Beets, scrubbed and trimmed, leaving 1" of stems attached
3	tb	Balsamic vinegar
2	tb	Pure maple syrup or honey
1	tb	Olive oil
1 1/2	ts	Minced fresh thyme leaves

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

In a large skillte stir together vinegar, syrup or honey, and oil. Add beets. Cook beet mixture with 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.

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