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OVEN-STEAMED BEETS

5 or 6 beets, greens removed, scrubbed clean

1 teaspoons olive oil

a good pinch of salt

4 or 5 turns of the pepper mill

2 Tablespoons butter, divided into four pats

  1. 1.Set rack in center of oven and pre-heat to 400°.

  2. 2.Quarter beets and toss with oil, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3.Pile in center of a large sheet of aluminum foil, gathering ends to create a packet or envelope.

  4. 4.Cook 35-40 minutes.  A knife inserted in one of the beets should go in easily.

  5. 5.Serve with a small pat of butter on each portion. 

The beets can be served hot, warm, or even at room temperature.


serves 4

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