Roasted Beets with Turmeric and Ginger

I created this recipe with the thought in mind specifically to include more nutrient dense food in my own diet.  Based on what knowledge I've acquired, it includes 3 "super food" ingredients.  And that doesn't even include the olive oil, which is touted to have its own health benefits.
Feel free to do your own research.  Challenge my information.  And let me know, in comments, if you learn I am mistaken.
Either way, this is a tasty way to improve your eating habits.

Ingredients:

• 18.50 oz(s) roasted beats [recalculate the other ingredients as needed, based on the finished quantity of this one]
• 2 Tbsp, 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
• 1 tsp, Lemon Juice
• 1/4 tsp, Mediterranean Sea Salt
• 1/8 tsp, Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• 1 Tbsp, Minced Fresh Ginger
• 1 tsp, Ground Turmeric

Instructions:

1.  Preheat oven to 350⁰.
2. Scrub off any dirt and debris from all parts.
3. Cut away the stems and stringy bits of roots.  Leave the skins on for now.
4. Coat all exposed surfaces with olive oil (not included in the measured quantity).
5. Arrange in a covered baking dish or wrap individually in aluminum foil.
6. Place in the middle of the oven and roast for 1 hour, or until a small knife easily pierces the skin.
7. Remove from oven and allow to cool, until they can be handled safely.
8. At this point, the skin can mostly just peal off.  Remove any stubborn areas with a paring knife.  They can now be refrigerated, for later use, if desired.
9. Slice into roughly 1/4" cubes and set aside.
10. Combine the remaining ingredients, including any available beet juice, in a small sauce pan.
11. Be careful to cover any clothing that you care about getting stained.  The infused oil turns a rather violent shade of yellow and stains solidly.
12. Cook the mixture, on low heat, until any water evaporates.
13. Warm the prepared beets slightly, if refrigerated.
14. Pour the hot mixture over the beets and "toss" together until the mixture thoroughly covers the beet cubes.  The result should have a "meaty" appearance.

Serving Suggestion:

• I recommend heating each serving, right before consumption, to re-liquefy the oil.
• My personal favorite way of eating this is to heat the beets to steaming and top them with crumbled extra sharp cheddar cheese. 
• You could also sprinkle the cubes over a salad.

Storage Notes:

• Obviously, you can store the finished product in a single large container.  However, I recommend dividing it into pre-measured  serving-size containers (ie: sealed glass custard cups).
• I don't know why but the processing of the oil causes it to solidify when chilled.  So if you care about accurate distribution of nutrients and calories, it's in your best interest to separate the portions while it's fresh and still warm.
• Avoid reheating multiple times.  Repeated exposure to heat can cost you valuable nutrients and flavor.

Calorie Distribution:  31 cal., 2 Carbs., 2 Fat, 0 Protein, 55 sodium.

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