These sweet orange-laced beets go well with arugula and goat cheese salad or a roast beef dinner.

1 bunch beets (about 1 1/2 pounds), scrubbed, peeled, and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Coarse salt and ground pepper

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

1 teaspoon honey

1/4 cup fresh orange juice

2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest

2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place beets on a large piece of foil on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Fold foil around beets and crimp ends to form a packet. Roast until tender when pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes.
Transfer beets to a large bowl and drizzle with vinegar, honey, and orange juice. Top with orange zest and thyme.