Roasted Golden Beets

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Servings:  4
Skill Level:  Beginner
Total Time:  90 minutes +
Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs.         Golden beets (3-4 medium to large beets)

  • ½ tsp.        Salt (optional)


Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

  2. Wrap each beet with foil and place on baking sheet.

  3. Roast in oven for 60-75 minutes, until cooked through and soft to touch.

  4. Cool for at least 20 minutes before handling. 

  5. Using a pairing knife, trim off skin/peel and dice cooked beet and place in mixing bowl.

  6. Season beets with salt if desired.

  7.  Enjoy immediately or cool and keep for another meal. 


Serving Size:  ½ cup cooked

Nutrition Information:  beets are loaded in phytochemicals that fight free-radicals in the body.  Too much free-radical production is typically a result of chronic stress.  Eat beets regularly to keep your body happy.