roasted pesto beets

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 beets, trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached
• 6 tablespoons basil pesto
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• place the beets in a large saucepan and cover with 1 inch of water. bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the beets are just tender, about 30 minutes. drain, and allow the beets to cool until you are able to handle them. peel and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices, then toss with the pesto in a bowl.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease a baking sheet.
• spread the beets out the prepared baking sheet. bake in the preheated oven until the beets are hot and have turned slightly brown around the edges, 10 to 15 minutes.