Recipe

Step 1: Heat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2: Put the beets in an ovenproof pan. Drizzle with 2 tbsp of olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and sprigs of thyme; toss to coat. Cover with aluminum foil and roast for 25 minutes, or until a knife slides through the beets with ease.

Step 3: When cool enough to handle, peel the beets and cut into medium-size wedges. Set aside in a medium serving bowl.

Step 4: In a medium bowl, mix the honey, vinegar, the remaining 3 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper; pour over the beets and toss to coat. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with the mint.

Farmers:
Bill Taibe, LeFarm, Westport, Connecticut
Annie Farrell & betsy Fink, Millstone Farm, Wilton, Connecticut (beets)

Reprinted with permission from Darryl Estrine and Kelly Kochendorfer’s Harvest to Heat (2010 Taunton).