Beet With Cream & Lemon

Add a little luxury with this deceptively simple side dish.

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 9  ounces beets, cooked
• 1  lemon, grated zest
• 2⁄3 cup  cream
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2  tablespoons  breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F, and butter a shallow oven-proof dish.
2. Drain the beets and cut into 3-4mm thick slices. Arrange in the dish, overlapping them.
3. Sprinkle the lemon zest over the beets, pour on the cream and season with salt & pepper.
4. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top and brown under a hot broiler.