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Easy Roasted Beets Recipe

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This easy roasted beets recipe delivers tender, flavorful beets with minimal prep and seasoning. Roasting enhances the natural sweetness of the beets, making them perfect as a side dish or addition to salads. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, it’s a great way to enjoy nutrient-rich beets cooked to perfection in your oven.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb beets
  • ⅓ cup olive oil, divided
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the bottom of a baking dish and set aside. Wash the beets thoroughly, trimming the greens but leaving about an inch of stems attached.
  2. Coat beets with oil and seasoning: Place the prepared beets into the baking dish. Drizzle the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil on the beets and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle salt and ground black pepper over the beets to taste. Cover the dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  3. Roast the beets: Roast the covered baking dish in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes if using medium-sized beets or 60 to 90 minutes for large beets. The beets are done when they can be easily pierced through with a fork.
  4. Cool before handling: Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the beets to cool enough so they can be safely handled without burning your fingers.
  5. Peel the beets: Run the beets under cold water and rub their skins off gently with your hands or a soft cloth. The skin should slip off easily after roasting.
  6. Slice or chop and serve: Cut the peeled beets into slices or cubes according to your preference before serving. Enjoy warm or chilled.

Notes

  • Choosing beets of similar size ensures even roasting.
  • Roasting time varies with beet size; test doneness with a fork.
  • Leaving a bit of stem on helps retain some nutrients and ease handling.
  • Roasted beets store well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Use roasted beets in salads, as a side dish, or blended into dips.

Keywords: roasted beets, easy beet recipe, healthy side dish, oven roasted vegetables, gluten free side

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