Roasted Beets with Orange and Fresh Mint

Even beet detractors will love this side dish. Roasting the beets enhances their natural sweetness and richness. Don’t like mint? Simply omit it or substitute basil. Serves 6

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

If the beets are very small, leave them whole. If they are large, quarter them and lightly rub with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place them in a roasting pan, transfer to the oven and roast until they are soft enough to be pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.

Step 3

Just prior to taking the beets out of the oven, place the orange juice, vinegar, remaining olive oil and mustard in a small pan and bring to a boil. Gently peel the beets and pour this mixture over them. Add salt and pepper to taste.