Lemon-Herb Roasted Beets
- 1 1/2 lbs golden beets or 1 1/2 lbs red beets, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or 4 teaspoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs or 2 teaspoons dried herbs, such as marjoram, oregano, rosemary
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450u0b0F
- Combine oil, herbs, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add beets; toss to coat with the seasoning mixture.
- Spread the beets evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast, stirring once or twice, until the beets are tender and browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Toss the roasted vegetables with lemon juice, if using.
golden beets, extravirgin olive oil, fresh herbs, freshly grated lemon zest, salt, fresh ground pepper, lemon juice
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lemon-herb-roasted-beets-422410 (may not work)