Name: Roasted Beets with Balsamic Glaze
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 pounds red beets, medium sized, scrubbed clean, green tops removed (see beet greens recipe for what to do with beet greens) -; 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil -; Salt -; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar -; 2 teaspoons sugar -; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest -; Freshly ground black pepper -

Ingredients for - Roasted Beets with Balsamic Glaze

1. 2 pounds red beets, medium sized, scrubbed clean, green tops removed (see beet greens recipe for what to do with beet greens)

2. 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

3. Salt

4. 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

5. 2 teaspoons sugar

6. 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

7. Freshly ground black pepper

How to cook deliciously - Roasted Beets with Balsamic Glaze

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400°F and line pan with aluminum foil

2 . Stage

Prepare the beets: Place the beets in the pan. Rub olive oil over the beets, and sprinkle with salt. Cover the beets with another sheet of aluminum foil.

3 . Stage

Roast the beets: Roast for 1 to 2 hours, depending on the size of the beets and how old they are. After 1 hour, test every fifteen minutes by poking a beet with the tines of a fork. Once the fork tines go in easily, the beets are tender and cooked. Remove from the oven.

4 . Stage

Prepare balsamic glaze: While the beets are cooling, prepare the balsamic glaze. In a small, shallow sauté pan, add the balsamic vinegar and sugar. Heat on high until the vinegar has reduced to a syrup consistency. Remove from heat.

5 . Stage

Peel and cut cooked beets: After the beets have cooled for several minutes, but are still warm to the touch, peel off the outer skins and discard. Cut the beets into quarters or more bite-sized pieces.

6 . Stage

Pour glaze over beets: Place beets in a serving bowl. Pour balsamic glaze over the beets. Stir in grated orange zest, and add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with a little orange zest to serve. Links: Hate 'em or Love 'em Beets? from White on Rice Couple