Description
Learn how to make perfectly roasted beets with this simple and delicious recipe. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of beets, making them a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh beets, trimmed and scrubbed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and scrub the beets. Trim off the tops and root ends.
- Toss the beets with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Wrap the beets in aluminum foil.
- Place the foil packet on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 45-60 minutes, or until the beets are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Let cool slightly, then peel the beets (the skins should slip off easily).
- Slice or dice the beets and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprig of fresh thyme or rosemary to the foil packet.
- Beets can be roasted ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- The cooking time will vary depending on the size of your beets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
