Roasted Beets with Horseradish Cream

• HEALTHY
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 3 pounds medium beets, scrubbed
2. Extra-virgin olive oil
3. 3/4 cup sour cream
4. 1/4 cup drained prepared horseradish
5. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
6. Salt and freshly ground pepper
7. 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

1. Preheat the oven to 400°. Set the beets in a medium roasting pan and drizzle with olive oil. Cover with foil. Bake the beets for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until tender. Let cool slightly.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, horseradish and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Peel the beets and cut them into wedges. Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with half of the horseradish cream and sprinkle with the parsley. Serve the remaining horseradish cream on the side.