Balsamic Caramelized Beets

Balsamic caramelized beets are a match made in culinary heaven.

Thank you Lisa for this recipe!

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 15 min

Cooking Time: 45 min

Total:  60 min

Ingredients

5-6 medium-sized beets (any type)
1-2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2-3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper

Directions

1. Rinse beets and scrub them well.  Trim the top, leaving about 1/2 inch of stem.
2. Boil beets for 15, then drain and remove the skin using a peeler or a thin knife.
3. Cut peeled beets into bite sized chunks, and place in a large bowl.
4. Toss with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
5. Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 350 F until they have caramelized, about 35 minutes.
6. Serve warm or room temperature a side dish to meat or fish, or garnish with crumbled feta cheese and serve as a salad.