Roasting beets takes a little time, but the results are amazing. Roasting-- using dry heat and time-- changes the starch into sugar. This results in a very sweet vegetable.

 

Serve them hot as a side dish, try adding them into mixed green salads, or serve chilled with a little tart dressing, salt and pepper.

 

To roast beets, try this simple process:

 

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Use 1 medium beet per person. Cut stems off; peel beets. Cut into 2" pieces.

3. Place in a bowl and toss with vegetable oil to coat (about 1/2 teaspoon per serving.)

4. Place beets in a single layer on baking sheet. Place in oven. Turn beets over about half way through the baking process to prevent scorching. Bake 35-45 minutes, or until tender.

5. Serve hot or cold.