Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 pound of beet

1 medium onion, peeled and mince

1 tablespoon of butter

1/3 cup of tart dried cherries

10 tablespoons of water

2 tablespoons of minced parsley

2 tablespoons of minced cilantro or dill

1/8 teaspoon of salt

Preparation

Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Scrub beets but do not peel. Bake until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Meanwhile, saut? the onion in butter until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Simmer the cherries in water until they are very soft, about 15 minutes. Force through a sieve or food mill, adding additional water, if necessary, to make 1/4 cup of thick sauce. When the beets are ready, peel and slice them thinly. Place in a bowl and add the cooked onion and cherry sauce. Stir in the