Description
This simple and delicious roasted beets recipe highlights the natural sweetness and earthiness of fresh beets. Roasting them in foil with olive oil and seasoning enhances their flavor, producing tender, flavorful beets perfect as a side dish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 6 medium beets, tops removed, scrubbed well
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare it for roasting the beets.
- Prepare the beets: Place each beet on a separate piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle each beet generously with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Wrap and roast: Wrap each beet tightly in the foil to retain moisture, then place them on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 35 to 60 minutes, depending on their size and freshness, until they are fork-tender.
- Cool and peel: Remove the beets from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil. Allow the beets to cool until they are easy to handle. Then, hold each under running water and gently rub the skins off with your hands.
- Slice and season: Cut or slice the peeled beets, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and season again with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve: Serve the roasted beets warm or at room temperature as a side dish to complement your meal.
Notes
- Roasting time can vary greatly depending on beet size; check tenderness with a fork after 35 minutes.
- You can store leftover peeled roasted beets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For added flavor, consider sprinkling roasted beets with fresh herbs like thyme or parsley before serving.
- Use gloves when handling beets to avoid staining your hands.
- Try serving roasted beets with goat cheese or balsamic glaze for an elevated side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 1-2 medium beets)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
