Beets With Mustard And Tarragon

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs beets
• 1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• salt & pepper

Recipe

• 1 **wear rubber gloves when handling beets! trim beet greens and wash well. place in 2 1/2 qt saucepan and cover with water. bring to boil, reduce heat and cook 25-40 minutes (depending on size) until tender. drain and let cool until you can handle them. peel beets and cut into slices or wedges. (you can probably use canned beets - just skip this step).
• 2 stir together mustard, vinegar, oil, and tarragon. pour over beets. season with salt and pepper. toss and serve hot or at room temperature.