ROASTED BABY BEETS

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from Bon Appetit, December 2004. A great complement to a Christmas Meal. Tip: use kitchen gloves when peeling beets!

Provided by jenpalombi

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

30 baby beets, unpeeled, all but 1 inch of tops trimmed, rinsed (each 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter, about 5 bunches)
4 large fresh rosemary sprigs, plus additional
rosemary sprig, for garnish
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Place beets in roasting pan. Add 4 rosemary sprigs and enough water to barely cover beets. Cover pan tightly with foil. Roast beets until tender, about 50 minutes. Transfer beets to work surface. Peel while still warm; place on rimmed baking sheet. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.).
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Melt butter with oil in small saucepan. Pour over beets on sheet; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Garnish with additional rosemary sprigs and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 4.6, Sodium 12.4

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