Orzo with Red Onions and Beets

3 large beets
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tsp minced garlic
8 oz. orzo pasta
Sea salt & ground pepper

Peel the beets and slice into bite size pieces. Boil in a pot of salted water, until tender, 15 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Heat oil in a skillet and add onion and garlic. Cook until tender and golden, 10 minutes.

Add the orzo to the beet water and boil 9 minutes.

Combine the beets, onions and orzo in a bowl, season with salt and pepper and serve.