Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Wash the beets under cold water and cut off the tops and bottoms. Cut the beets in half and toss with olive oil, salt & pepper.

Lay out a large piece of foil and top it with a piece of parchment paper. Wrap and seal the beets. As an alternative, the beets can be placed in a greased baking dish and covered.

Roast the beets for 1 hour or until they’re tender when tested with a fork.

Using rubber gloves or paper towels, rub the beets until the skins slide off.

Serve warm with butter or chilled in salads.