Maine-Sweet Pepper Roasted Baby Beets

This delicious recipe features a Maine made spice mixture and is the perfect side dish to accompany any meal.

Ingredients:

• 2-2.5 lb small fresh beets

• 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 1-2 Tablespoons Regina Spices Maine-Sweet Pepper (mixture)

• 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar

1. Pre-heat oven 375

2. Wash and trim the roots of the beets.

3. Cover with water and simmer for about ½ hour; rinse under cold water.

4. While rinsing, gently peel the outer skin off the beets.

5. Place the beets in an oven-safe dish, toss with the olive oil and Maine-Sweet Pepper.

6. Roast for about 15 mins, stir occasionally; The beets will begin to caramelize.

7. Sprinkle balsamic vinegar and roast for an additional 5 minutes.

I would like to acknowledge @ReginaSpices (reginaspices.com) who produces the “Maine-Sweet Pepper" spice mixture and provided this recipe. Regina sells at local farmer’s markets and other locations around Portland. This mixture tastes spectacular just sprinkled on garden-fresh sliced tomatoes!