Roasted Beets

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, toss the beets to coat with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Wrap beets in aluminum foil, keeping the different color varieties separate.
4. 4
   Put aluminum pouches in the oven and roast about 1 hour until tender, when easily pierced with a paring knife.
5. 5
   Remove from oven.
6. 6
   While beets are still slightly warm, remove the outer skin by rubbing them gently with a towel.
7. 7
   To serve, preheat oven to 350.
8. 8
   Warm olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
9. 9
   Add beets.
10. 10
    Place in the oven.
11. 11
    Heat through, about 10 minutes, drain on paper towels to remove extra olive oil and arrange on a plate.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with chives and a few pinches of fleur de sel.