Beets

Roasted Beets

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Makes 4 servings. 

I like this dish as a first course, side dish or in a salad. It is good warm or at room temperature.  

INGREDIENTS:

  • 5 medium beets

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

  • 2 tablespoons extra -virgin olive oil.

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

PREPARATION:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F. 

  2. Peel the beets and cut into thick wedges. Place in a bowl and combine with vinegar, maple syrup and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. 

  3. Place the beets, preferably, in a single layer in an ovenproof dish and cover with foil.

  4. Roast for 25 minutes. Uncover and roast for another 25 minutes. They should be fork tender.