ROASTED BEETS & GARLIC

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This recipe from Canadian Living magazine has been in my "recipes to try file" since Nov 2003. I finally did so last night & wish I had done so much sooner. Its so easy & the flavour combination is so good!

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 heads garlic
6 medium beets, scrubbed & trimmed (about 1 1/4 lbs)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon (or 1 tsp dried)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Separate garlic cloves from head & peel.
  • Place garlic & beets in a sheet of aluminum foil that has been lightly spritzed with cooking spray; roast in preheated 375F oven until tender, about 1 1/2 hours or 1 hour for smaller beets.
  • Let beets cool enough to handle & cut into wedges; set garlic & beets aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook tarragon, salt & pepper, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  • Add beets & garlic; toss gently to coat & heat through, about 2 minutes.

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