Lettuce Patch Gardens

Sustainably grown artisan vegetables

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Grilled Beets in Rosemary Vinegar

Don't know what to do with fresh beets? Marinate and grill them in this wonderful sauce! These go great with grilled meat, and are a colorful and flavorful alternative to your usual veggie fare.

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed

1/4 teaspoon salt

fresh ground pepper, to taste

3 medium beets, sliced into rounds

In a medium bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Place beets in the mixture, and marinate at least 20 minutes.

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.

Place the beets and marinade mixture on a piece of foil large enough to wrap all ingredients, and seal tightly. Place the foil packet on the prepared grill, and cook 25 minutes, or until beets are tender.

Remove beets from the packet, and place directly on the grill grate for 2 to 5 minutes before serving hot.

Adapted from The Vegetarian Grill by Andrea Chesman