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Perfect Whole Roasted Beets
Roasting them whole is the easiest way to prepare beets, and ensures their color stays vibrant after they've been cooked. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.

Perfect Whole Roasted Beets
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Instructions
- Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Step 2
Cut 4 sheets of aluminum foil, each large enough to wrap a beet.
- Step 3
Place a beet in the middle of each sheet of foil. Drizzle each beet evenly with olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and black pepper.
- Step 4
Tightly wrap the foil sheets around each beet and place on a baking sheet.
- Step 5
Roast the beets on middle rack of oven until easily pierced with a fork, 60-70 minutes.
- Step 6
Check to see that beets are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
- Step 7
Allow the beets to cool for 20 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
- Step 8
Unwrap the beets and rub the skin from each with a spoon. Discard the skins, and slice beets as desired. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for later use.
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