Roasted Beets

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   Trim all but 1-inch of stalk from beets.
3. 3
   Wash beets, scrubbing away any grit and pat dry. Place beets in a single layer on a sheet of foil and drizzle with olive oil.
4. 4
   Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap tightly and place in the oven.
5. 5
   Roast until tender but not mushy, about an hour or so for 3-inch diameter beets.
6. 6
   Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes. Cut off root and stem end and scrapskin off with a paring knife.