Dinner-Week 3-Roasted Beets with Edamame and Arugula

By KrissyW330

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Ingredients

• 3 medium golden beets
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 cup thawed frozen shelled edamame
• Coarse salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
• 3 cups baby arugula
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1.Heat oven to 425 degrees. Drizzle beets with olive oil and roast in parchment-lined foil until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool, then peel and slice.

2.On a baking sheet, toss edamame with 1 teaspoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast, shaking pan once, until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

3.In a small bowl, whisk vinegar and 2 tablespoons olive oil. In a medium bowl, combine arugula, basil, beets, and edamame. Toss with dressing and season with salt and pepper.