Roasted Beets with Walnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Wrap each beet separately in aluminum foil.
3. 3
   Place on a baking sheet and bake until the beets feel somewhat tender when squeezed, about 1 1/4 hours.
4. 4
   Unwrap the beets.
5. 5
   To peel, working one at a time, impale a hot beet at the stem end on a fork.
6. 6
   Using a small knife, pare off the skin and then cut the beet into 1/2-inch-thick rounds.
7. 7
   Transfer the beets to a serving bowl.
8. 8
   Add the walnuts, oil, and vinegar, and mix gently.
9. 9
   Season with salt and pepper.
10. 10
    Serve hot.