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ROASTED BEETS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE


5 to 6 beets
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest


1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees
2. Wash beets and slice into quarters. Cut each quarter into 1/4 inch slices
3. Put beets on baking sheet. Add olive oil, sea salt, and pepper and mix together completely. Spread beets out again on the baking sheet.
4. Roast for 45 minutes to an hour, checking often
5. Mix balsamic vinegar and maple syrup together in small pan over high heat. Cook until balsamic vinegar has reduced to a syrup like consistency. Remove from heat
6. When beets are fully cooked, separate onto plates. Pour glaze over top and sprinkle with orange zest.

You can also make this with yams and it is amazing! Just cube the yams and cook the same way. Your cooking time may vary depending on the size of the cubes.