Roasted Beets with Cumin and Mint

Directions

1. 1.

   Stir together lemon juice, cumin seeds, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in oil and let stand while roasting beets.

2. 2.

   Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.

3. 3.

   Tightly wrap beets in a double layer of foil and roast on a baking sheet until tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Cool to warm in foil package, about 20 minutes.

4. 4.

   When beets are cool enough to handle, peel them, discarding stems and root ends, then cut into 1/2-inch-wide wedges.

5. 5.

   Toss warm beets with dressing. Stir in mint just before serving.