Easy Roasted Beets

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 fresh beets or as many as desired

• 1 tablespoon olive oil about 1 tablespoon for every 4-6 beets

• salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Wash beets under cold water and cut off the top and bottom. Cut beets in half and toss with olive oil, salt & pepper.

3. Lay out a large piece of tinfoil, top with a piece of parchment paper. Wrap and seal beets. (Or place beets in a greased baking dish and cover). 

4. Roast the foil package for 1 hour or until beets are tender when poked with a fork.

5. Using rubber gloves or paper towels, rub the beets and the skins will just slide right off.

6. Serve warm with butter or chilled in salads.

Credit to: https://www.spendwithpennies.com/simple-roasted-beets/