LAVENDER ROASTED BEETS

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From The Lavender Cookbook by Sharon Shipley. Try different varieties and colors of beets. I left the beets unpeeled but scrubbed them well.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb medium beet, with 1 inch of stems remaining
5 -6 unpeeled garlic cloves
1/4 cup plus 1 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon dried culinary provence' lavender buds, finely ground in a spice grinder plus 1/2 teaspoon dried culinary provence' lavender buds, finely gr
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375º F.
  • Place the beets and garlic on a large sheet of foil and sprinkle with ¼ cup of the oil and 1 tablespoon of the lavender; toss to combine. Fold up the foil to make a sealed packet. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Roast for 30 to 45 minutes, or until tender when tested with a sharp knife. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Slip off the skins.
  • Cut the beets into quarters and place in a large skillet. Peel the garlic and mach. Add the garlic to the beets.
  • Stir in the lemon juice, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and the remaining ½ teaspoon lavender. Season with salt and pepper. Warm through over medium heat.
  • Sprinkle with the parsley and garnish with the lemon zest.
  • Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.9, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 60.4, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 6.2, Protein 1.5

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