Roasted Beets

Ingredients

• 12 beets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, minced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
• 1/4 cup orange juice

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Remove the tops and the roots of the beets and peel with a vegetable peeler. Cut the beets in 1 ½ inch chunks. (Small beets can be halved, medium ones cut in quarters, and large beets cut in eighths).

3. 3

   Place the cut beets on a baking sheet and toss with the olive oil, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, turning once or twice with a spatula, until the beets are tender.

4. 4

   Remove from the oven and immediately toss with the vinegar and orange juice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve warm.