Maple Glazed Beets

• lbs beets, peeled and quartered (about 4 cups)↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• tablespoons margarine, divided↗3 tablespoons
• tablespoons maple syrup↗2 tablespoons
• lemon, zested and juiced↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   Place the beets in a roasting pan.

3. 3

   Dot with 1 tablespoon of margarine, and roast the beets, covered, for about 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Melt the other 2 tablespoons of margarine in the microwave.

5. 5

   Stir in the maple syrup and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice.

6. 6

   Pour this mixture over the beets.

7. 7

   Bake, covered, for another 30 minutes, or until the beets are tender and the sauce is thick.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with the lemon zest and serve.