Beets with Goat Cheese and Dill

Submitted by Lezlie Zollinger


Ingredients:
6-8 small beets, 4 medium beets, or 3 large beets
2 shallots or 1/2 red onion, chopped
1 t. sugar
pinch of salt
1 T. balsamic vinegar
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 T. olive oil
1-2 t. fresh dill, chopped
goat cheese
pine nuts (optional)

Directions:
1. Cut off tops of beets; wash and scrub clean. Place in baking dish with a small amount of water. Bake until slightly softened (about 1 hour).
2. Peel off skins while still (you may want to use gloves). Chop into chunks and set aside. Cover to keep warm.
3. In mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients except goat cheese. Toss with beets until covered.
4. Crumble cheese over the top and add pine nuts.