Balsamic-Dressed Roasted Beets

By kaydeis

Ingredients

• 6 medium beets (about 2 1/2 pounds)
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 star anise (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Leave root and 1 inch of stem on beets; scrub with a brush. Wrap beets in foil.
Bake at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool beets to room temperature. Peel and cut each beet into 8 wedges.
3. Combine juice, vinegar, sugar, and star anise in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
Cook until reduced to 1/3 cup (about 10 minutes). Discard star anise. Combine beets, vinegar mixture, salt, and pepper; toss well.