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6 medium-size beets (about 2"), with tops cut to within 1"
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Scrub beets well and wrap them individually in foil. Place them on a baking sheet and roast until they can be easily pierced with a skewer, about 1 hour. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
When cool enough to handle, remove beets from foil, cut off tops and slip off skin (those gloves that food handlers wear are great for this purpose). Cut beets into 1-1/2" cubes.
Combine orange juice and orange zest in a large skillet and boil over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/2 cup. Whisk in the oil and add the beets. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until liquid is reduced to a thick glaze. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium heat and toast almonds until just golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve beets in their juice with almonds scattered on top.
Poster's Notes:
Be sure not to include any pith (white part) with the orange zest or the dish will be bitter. An easier method (although not as dramatic in presentation) is to finely grate the zest with a microplane or rasp.
Posted by Judy Bart Kancigor
Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A
1-1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
Zest of 1 orange, finely peeled into thin strips
2 tbsp. olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Begin testing the beets with a skewer after 45 minutes of roasting, and remove the smaller ones from the oven as they are done. Large beets can take up to 1-1/2 hours.