Try a sweet glaze on beets or other root vegetables to help balance their earthy flavor.

This easy recipe will work with steamed carrots, turnips or rutabaga too.

Cook over medium heat until the sugar and butter are melted and starting to bubble.

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Serve hot or warm.

Cover and steam over high heat until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

No time to prep?

Look for Melissa’s brand Peeled Baby Red Beets in the produce section of many supermarkets.

They’re peeled, steamed and ready to eat and contain far less sodium than their canned counterparts.

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