Beets with Citrus and Nuts | Audrey and Jon

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds beets, trimmed and halved horizontally
• 1 ¼ c water
• salt and pepper
• 3 T light brown sugar, packed
• 1 shallot, sliced thin
• 1 t grated lemon zest
• ½ c whole almonds, toasted and chopped
• 2 T chopped fresh mint
• 1 t chopped fresh thyme