Instructions

  1. Place water in a 3-quart saucepan, and bring to a boil.
  2. Add beets, and simmer until beets are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes.
  3. Cool, peel, and cut beets into bite-size pieces.
  4. Place in a serving bowl.
  5. Place lemon juice, garlic, cumin and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
  6. Whisk in olive oil, then toss with beets.
  7. Let sit a few hours.
  8. Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley.