Description
This simple and delicious roasted beets recipe features tender, flavorful beets cooked to perfection in foil packets. Roasting enhances their natural sweetness and earthy flavor, making them a perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beets
- 6 medium beets, tops removed, scrubbed well
Seasoning
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) to prepare for roasting the beets evenly and thoroughly.
- Prepare Beets: Place each cleaned beet on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle each beet generously with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavor during roasting.
- Wrap and Roast: Wrap each beet tightly in its foil, place them on a baking sheet, and roast in the preheated oven for 35 to 60 minutes. Roasting time varies depending on the size and freshness of the beets; they are done when fork-tender.
- Cool and Peel: Remove the beets from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil. Allow the beets to cool until they are comfortable to handle. Peel the skins by holding the beets under running water and sliding the skins off with your hands for easy removal.
- Slice and Season: Cut or slice the peeled beets as desired. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season again with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine all flavors.
- Serve: Serve the roasted beets as a delicious side dish. They pair well with salads, grains, or proteins.
Notes
- Roasting times can vary based on beet size; check doneness by inserting a fork or skewer.
- Peeling after roasting under running water helps the skin slide off easily without damaging the beet.
- Use foil packets to keep the moisture in and speed up cooking while keeping cleanup minimal.
- These roasted beets can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Optional: Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary before roasting for additional aroma and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
