INGREDIENTS

• 1 ½ lbs beets

• 4 tsp olive or canola oil

• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh herbs or 2 tsp dried herbs

• 1 tsp grated lemon zest

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 1 Tbsp lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 450

• Trim and cut beets into 1-inch pieces.

• In a large bowl, combine oil, herbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Add beets and toss to coat.

• Spread beets evenly on a baking sheet.

• Roast, stirring occasionally, until beets are tender (about 20-25 minutes). Remove from oven and toss with lemon juice. Serve warm.