Beets with Lime and Pepitas

Name: Beets with Lime and Pepitas
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds, beets, trimmed and halved horizontally; 1 1/4 cups, water; , Salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons, white vinegar; 1 tablespoon, packed light brown sugar; 1 , shallot, sliced thin; 1 teaspoon, grated lime zest; 1/2 cup, pepitas, toasted; 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro

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By Celeste Rogers ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2013

Our simple method saves time, intensifies flavor, and even yields a beet-enriched sauce.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1¼ hours

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