Fresh beets may seem a bit intimidating to cook, but they are easier to handle than their rough exterior suggests. This recipe will produce perfectly cooked and delicious beets every time with minimal effort. Simply peel the beets using a vegetable or y-peeler and slice into thick slices. Combined with spices, lemon, onion, and a little margarine, it's a colorful and delicious vegetarian side dish. This baked beet casserole recipe sweetens the root vegetable up with a bit of sugar and adds just a touch of spices, so the natural flavors really shine through. Beet casserole is the perfect colorful side dish for your vegetarian or vegan passover or seder meal. Or serve alongside sweet brisket or roast chicken and roasted potatoes or latkes for a feast. But don't reserve baked beet casserole for special occasions onlyit's delicious with any family meal. This recipe was reprinted with permission from the compassionate cook cookbook.