Barbabietole arrosto al basilico

Ingredienti

• 2 pounds beet
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (chopped (or cilantro))
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Preparazione

1. 1

   Preheat oven 425F. Cut off tops and roots of beets and reserve for steaming later (delicious).

2. 2

   Wash beets and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Cover with foil paper and roast for 45 minutes-1 hour or until beets are tender when pierced with a fork

4. 4

   Allow beets to cool for 15 minutes or until able to handle.

5. 5

   Remove skin which will slip off and cut into 1-inch pieces.

6. 6

   Place beets In a medium bowl, toss with basil, lemon juice maple syrup and salt.