Lemon-herb Roasted Beets

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs golden beets or 1 1/2 lbs red beets, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or 4 teaspoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs or 2 teaspoons dried herbs, such as marjoram, oregano, rosemary
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Recipe

• 1 position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450°f
• 2 combine oil, herbs, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a large bowl. add beets; toss to coat with the seasoning mixture.
• 3 spread the beets evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
• 4 roast, stirring once or twice, until the beets are tender and browned, 20 to 25 minutes. toss the roasted vegetables with lemon juice, if using.