Beets with Lemon and Almonds | America's Test Kitchen

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 lemon zest
• 1/2 cup whole almonds , toasted and chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme