Balsamic Beets

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb beet, rinsed and trimmed
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 orange, zest plus a squeeze of orange juice for the dressing
• 1 tablespoon thyme, leaves
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Recipe

• 1 place the beets in a medium pan, cover with water, bring to the boil and cook for 20-25 minutes until tender. drain and peel the skins off under running water.
• 2 preheat the oven to 400°f cut the beets into wedges, place in a roasting tin and toss with half of the oil, the orange zest and thyme. season and roast for 10-15 minutes.
• 3 for the dressing, mix the balsamic vinegar with the remaining oil and the orange juice.
• 4 place the cooked beets in a large bowl and pour over the dressing.
• 5 leave to marinate for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours before serving with grilled meat or fish.