Beets with Mandarin Oranges

Ingredients

• 3 large beets, peeled and cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup mandarin oranges, peeled and cut into halves
• 2 tablespoons honey

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the beets, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss until the beets are evenly coated.
3. Spread the beets onto a baking sheet in an even layer.
4. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the beets are tender.
5. Remove the beets from the oven and add the mandarin oranges. Drizzle with honey and toss to combine.
6. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Beets are a good source of folate, fiber, and potassium.
• Mandarin oranges are low in calories and high in vitamin C.
• Honey has been used as a healing remedy for centuries.