Description
Deliciously tender and flavorful roasted beets, simply prepared by roasting whole beets wrapped in foil with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Perfect as a nutritious and colorful side dish for any meal.
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 the oven: Set the oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the beets.
- Prepare beets: Place each beet on a piece of foil, drizzle generously with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Wrap each beet tightly in the foil.
- Roast the beets: Arrange the foil-wrapped beets on a baking sheet and roast them in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, ensuring they become fork-tender depending on size and freshness.
- Cool and peel: Remove the beets from the oven and unwrap the foil. Let them cool until safe to handle. Peel the skins by rubbing under running water or sliding the skins off with your hands.
- Slice and season: Cut or slice the peeled beets as desired. Drizzle lightly with olive oil, season with additional salt and pepper to taste, toss gently, and serve.
Notes
- Roasting time can vary; larger beets require closer to 60 minutes, smaller ones about 45 minutes.
- To peel easily, use your hands under running water to slide off the skins after roasting.
- Roasted beets can be served warm or chilled for a refreshing side dish.
- Try adding fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for extra flavor.
- Extra-virgin olive oil enhances the natural sweetness of beets but can be substituted with avocado oil for a different taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
