Baked beetroot
Description
Roasted beetroot is a nutritious and healthy product that you should prepare in advance at home. This beetroot can be used to make cold borscht, vinaigrette, herring under a fur coat, and other dishes.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the beet and trim the ends.
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Step 2
2. Cut the beet in half.
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Step 3
3. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and place the beetroot halves cut-side down on the foil.
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Step 4
4. Drizzle the beets with olive oil.
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Step 5
5. Salt and pepper the beet to taste.
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Step 6
6. Wrap the beet in foil, gathering the ends of the foil that is lined on the baking sheet.
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Step 7
7. Bake the beet in a preheated oven for an hour. Check for doneness with a fork every 20 minutes; after each "check," sprinkle the beet with water (1-2 tablespoons). The cooked beet should be tender.
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Step 8
8. Peel the cooked baked beets and cut them into slices.
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Step 9
9. Use roasted beets to prepare snacks or salads. Store beets in the refrigerator in a closed container for up to a week.