Five-Minute Beets

Grate beets into coarse shreds. Melt the butter in a skillet, add the beets, and toss them with 1/2 teaspon salt and pepper to taste. Add 1/4 cup water, then cover the pan and cook over medium heat until the beets are tender. Remove the lid and raise the heat to boil off any excess water. Taste for salt, season with a little lemon juice or vinegar and toss with the herbs.
 
*If you don't mind the shocking color, you can stir in a tablespoon of yogurt or sour cream, always a good-stasting addition to beets.