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Roasted Beets with Cumin and Mint

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Roasted Beets with Cumin and MintMartyn Thompson

Moroccan hospitality, always gracious, begins with mezes, the enticing little dishes set out to welcome guests before the meal. Cumin and mint are a classic combination, and they work particularly well with roasted beets — the cumin underlines their earthiness, and the mint freshens their undeniable sweetness.

Cooks' note:

Beets can be roasted and tossed with dressing 4 hours ahead, then kept, covered, at room temperature.

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