Lemon-Herb Roasted Beets - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs golden beets or 1 1/2 lbs red beets, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or 4 teaspoons canola oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs or 2 teaspoons dried herbs, such as marjoram, oregano, rosemary
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Preparation

Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450\u00b0F
Combine oil, herbs, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add beets; toss to coat with the seasoning mixture.
Spread the beets evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
Roast, stirring once or twice, until the beets are tender and browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Toss the roasted vegetables with lemon juice, if using.