Description
This simple roasted beets recipe enhances their natural sweetness with just a touch of olive oil, salt, and pepper. It’s a versatile side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium beets, tops removed and scrubbed well
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the Beets: Place each beet on a piece of foil. Drizzle generously with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap each beet tightly in the foil and place them on a baking sheet.
- Roast the Beets: Roast in the oven for 35 to 60 minutes, or until fork-tender. Cooking time will vary depending on the size and freshness of the beets.
- Cool and Peel: Remove the beets from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil. Allow the beets to cool until they are cool to the touch. To peel, hold them under running water and slide off the skins with your hands.
- Finish and Serve: Cut or slice the beets and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper, toss to coat, and serve.
Notes
- Adjust the cooking time based on the size of the beets.
- Experiment with different herbs or spices for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg