Sunday, November 14, 2010

Roasted Beets with a Mint-Yogurt Dressing














Beets are "nature's candy," and what better time to enjoy them than during the month of Halloween? Beets are something of an acquired taste (in my case, anyhow), but the addition of this tangy dressing definitely makes them a favorite! Although they take some time to prepare, they are relatively easy to make (so long as you plan ahead!). Keeping in mind that they require about an hour to roast, this is a relatively "hands-off" dish that allows you to prep the rest of your meal.

2 bunches of medium beets (about 5-6 beets), halved
1 T extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 C low-fat sour cream
1 T fresh mint leaves
1/4 t cumin
1 T fresh lemon juice

Preheat the oven to 425F.

Scrub the beet and slice in half. In a baking pan (I used a bread pan), arrange the beets in an even layer. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the beets, and season with coarse salt and black pepper, to taste. Cover the the baking pan tightly with aluminum foil, and roast until beets are tender (about 45 to 60 minutes). Let cool, then remove the sk

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