Ingredients

  • 2 pounds yellow or red baby beets, trimmed
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • cup small fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 1 pinch salt

Ready In 45 Minutes

Servings: 6

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Scrub the beets well. Wrap groups of 2 or 3 beets together in little packets of aluminum foil.
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Step 2

  • Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees until very tender, about 1 hour.When the beets are cool enough to handle, slip off and discard the skins (using rubber gloves). Halve beets lengthwise and place in a bowl.
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  • Length: 60 minutes

Step 3

  • Whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; toss with the beets.
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Step 4

  • Sprinkle with the mint leaves.
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