Description
A simple and delicious recipe for roasted beets that highlights their natural sweetness and earthy flavor. Perfect as a side dish, these beets are roasted to tender perfection with olive oil, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 medium beets, tops removed, scrubbed well
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to prepare for roasting the beets.
- Prepare Beets: Place each beet on a piece of foil. Drizzle generously with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Wrap each beet tightly in the foil to lock in moisture during roasting.
- Roast Beets: Arrange the foil-wrapped beets on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 60 minutes or until they are fork-tender. Larger or fresher beets may require the full time for optimal tenderness.
- Cool and Peel: Remove the beets from the oven and unwrap the foil carefully. Allow the beets to cool until they are safe to handle. Peel off the skins by holding the beets under running water and sliding the skins off with your hands.
- Slice and Season: Cut or slice the peeled beets as desired. Drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil, season with additional salt and pepper to taste, toss gently to coat, and serve immediately as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- If you prefer a sweeter flavor, you can add a dash of balsamic vinegar before serving.
- Beets can also be roasted unwrapped on a baking sheet but wrapping in foil helps keep them moist.
- To easily peel the beets, handle them while still warm, using gloves if preferred to avoid staining your hands.
- Leftover roasted beets can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
