Baked Beets

4 medium (about 2-inch diameter) beets with roots, rinsed but not peeled

Heat oven to 400 degrees.

Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and place in oven. Bake 1 hour.

Remove from oven and let cool slight before unwrapping. Once beet are completely cooled, rub skin away and remove stem and root.

Slice and serve.

Serves four.

Nutrition values per serving: 59 calories, 2 g fat, 13 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 106 mg sodium.

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