Roasted Beets with Orange Butter

4-6 medium beets, tops and roots trimmed to 1"
1 T. butter
1 T. orange juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Wash the beets but don't peel them. Divide beets between two sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil and wrap each to form a well-sealed packet. Roast for 50-60 minutes or until largest beet is easily pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven, open the packets, and let cool. When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel them and cut them into slices or thin wedges.

Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the orange juice and stir until well blended. Add the beets and toss until hot. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Serves 4.

Adapted from The Garden-Fresh Vegetable Cookbook, p. 118.