CITRUS ROASTED ALBERTA BEETS

Ingredients

• ​2 lb beets, tops and roots removed
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 1 tsp salt, divided
• 3/4 tsp freshly ground pepper, divided
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 3 tbsp roughly chopped fresh chives
• 1 1/2 tsp grated orange peel

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Toss beets with oil, ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper in a large bowl.
3. Wrap beets tightly in foil and bake until tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 – 2 hours. Baking time may vary depending on beet size. Unwrap beets and cool.
4. Peel and quarter beets when they are cool enough to handle. Toss with remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.