Description
This simple and delicious recipe for roasted beets brings out their natural sweetness and earthy flavor. Roasting beets in foil with olive oil and seasoning produces tender, flavorful beets perfect as a side dish or addition to salads and other recipes.
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 for roasting the beets.
- Prepare the beets: Place each scrubbed beet on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle each beet generously with extra-virgin olive oil and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Wrap each beet tightly in the foil to retain moisture during roasting.
- Roast the beets: Arrange the foil-wrapped beets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 60 minutes. The roast time depends on the size and freshness of the beets, so check doneness by piercing them with a fork until tender.
- Cool and peel: Remove the beets from the oven and unwrap the foil. Allow to cool until comfortable to handle. Peel the skins by holding the beets under running water and rubbing the skins off with your hands.
- Slice and season: Cut or slice the peeled beets to your preferred size. Lightly drizzle with olive oil again, season with salt and pepper to taste, toss gently, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Roasting time varies: Larger or fresher beets may need the full 60 minutes, while smaller ones might be done earlier.
- Be careful when peeling the beets to avoid staining your hands; using gloves or washing hands immediately afterward is recommended.
- These roasted beets can be served as a simple side dish, added to salads, or used as a base for various recipes.
- Leftover beets store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
