Step 1: Contain juices by wrapping beets in foil. Either wrap 2 to 3 small beets together or 1 large one alone. Roast at 450 F until tender, 50 to 60 minutes. A paring knife should slide right in. Step 2: When the beets are cool enough to handle, use a paper towel to rub off the skins. Its lightly abrasive texture will make this messy job easier while keeping your cutting board (almost) stain-free. Now that you know how to prepare them, try some tasty beet recipes.
