Roasted Beets and Gold Potatoes

Roasted Beets and Gold Potatoes

Ingredients

For the beets:
5 medium beets
5 whole, peeled garlic cloves
5 springs fresh thyme
1 Tbsp. whole black peppercorns
1 Tbsp. sea salt
1 1/4 cups olive oil

Slice off the root ends and tops of the beets and wash well in cold water.
Toss the beets with all the other ingredients to coat well.
Place in a single layer in a baking dish, cover with foil, and roast in a 375°F oven for 45 minutes, or until tender.
Remove from the oven, let cool, and cut the beets into 1-inch dice.


For the potatoes:
1 lb. baby gold potatoes (large gold or baby red bliss may be substituted)
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. chopped rosemary
salt and black pepper to taste

Thoroughly wash the potatoes in cold water and drain well.
Slice the potatoes in half, or in quarters if they are large, to form a large dice.
Toss the potatoes in the oil, add the rosemary, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Place in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in a 425°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once, or until well browned and softened.
Combine with the beets and garlic and serve.

Makes about 8 servings.