Roasted Beets With Pears and Pistachios

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 400.

2. 2

   Wash 1 pound beets, wrap each in foil and put on a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Put 1 pound quartered pears on the baking sheet, and toss with olive oil.

4. 4

   Roast until a knife pierces the beets with little resistance, 45 to 90 minutes, and the pears are tender and browned (remove when done, before the beets).

5. 5

   When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel, and cut into chunks; toss them and the pears with chopped pistachios, wine vinegar and olive oil.

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   Garnish: Mint.

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