LEMONY BEETS

Ingredients

• ​4 unpeeled medium beets, trimmed
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 2 tsp grated lemon peel
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Cook beets in boiling water until tender, about 45 minutes; drain.
2. When cool enough to handle, peel, quarter and slice beets.
3. Transfer beets to a bowl. There should be about 4 cups.
4. Whisk together lemon juice, oil, lemon peel, salt and pepper until blended.
5. Pour over beets and toss to combine.