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Use any whole spices you like for this beets recipe; just make sure you sizzle them in oil first to bring out their flavor.
Ingredients
Makes about 5 cups
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Place beets in a shallow baking dish and add water until it reaches about 1/2" up the sides of the beets. Cover with foil, crimping edges to make a tight seal. Bake beets until a skewer poked through foil easily pierces flesh, 65–75 minutes. Remove from oven, uncover, and let sit until cool enough to handle.
Step 2
Using paper towels (if you have gloves, wear them to keep your hands stain-free), rub skins to remove; discard. Lightly crush beets with the flat side of a chef’s knife, then tear into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl.
Step 3
Heat oil, spices, and bay leaves in a small skillet over medium and cook, swirling often, until oil is sizzling around spices and spices are fragrant, about 3 minutes. Pour over beets, add vinegar, and toss to combine. Season with salt. Let cool.
Do Ahead
Step 4
Beets can be marinated 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.
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Back to TopGood for a side dish, but if you like a strong spice flavor like my husband and I do, crush or grind the spice seeds before you heat them in the oil, otherwise it’s a bit bland. We did a mixture of crushed cumin, coriander, and peppercorns and it turned out well.
VKD
Gilbert, AZ
1/15/2023