Marinated Roasted Beets

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F.

   Step 2

   Cut off all but 1 to 2 inches of the beet stems, and don’t cut off the root ends. (This helps retain flavor and keep the color from bleeding.) Put the beets on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the oil.

   Step 3

   Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the beets are tender when tested with the tip of a knife. Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. Discard the root ends. Peel the beets, discarding the skins. Cut the beets crosswise into 1/8- to 1/4-inch slices. Place the beets in a single layer in a shallow glass dish, such as 12 x 8 x 2 inches.

   Step 4

   In a small saucepan, stir together the remaining ingredients. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour over the beets, making sure all the beets are coated. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours, stirring once or twice if all the beets are not covered in liquid. Drain and discard the marinade before serving the beets.

2. Cook’s Tip on Fresh Beets

   Step 5

   Red beets can stain, so you might want to wear an apron and plastic gloves when peeling and cutting the cooked beets. If you don’t use gloves, you can sprinkle your hands with salt and rub them vigorously, then wash them with soap and water to eliminate stains.

3. nutrition information

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   (Per Serving)

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   Calories: 56

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   Total Fat: 1.5g

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   Saturated: 0.0g

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   Trans: 0.0g

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   Polyunsaturated: 0.0g

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   Monounsaturated: 1.0g

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   Cholesterol: 0mg

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   Sodium: 66mg

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   Carbohydrates: 10g

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   Fiber: 3g

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   Sugars: 7g

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   Protein: 2g

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   Dietary Exchanges

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   2 Vegetable