Name: Roasted Beets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 6 beets (or as many as desired); 1 tablespoon olive oil (about 1 tablespoon for every 4-6 beets); salt and black pepper (to taste)

Roasted Beets are easy to make and are a deliciously beautiful addition to any meal.

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Holly’s Recipe Highlights: Roasted Beets

Flavor: Oven-roasting brings a sweet and earthy flavor, making beets stand out in any meal. While beets certainly make a great side, they shine as a key ingredient and are great in salads too.
Ingredient Note: If you’ve never worked with beets, they will stain. Use a dark cutting board and gloves if you have them. I peel them after roasting.
Swaps: Use leftover bacon grease instead of olive oil for a smokier roasted beet flavor.
Make Ahead: Beets are really easy to make, but they do take a long time to roast. I like to make a lot at once. Beets can be stored in the fridge up to 1 week and are great served chilled in a salad or reheated. They can also be frozen up to 6 months.

Total Time: 1 hour 10 mins (10 mins prep!) Servings: 6 Cooking Method: Roasted

Ingredients for Roasted Beets

beets , oil , salt and pepper with labels to make Roasted Beets

Beets: Beets can come in a wide variety of colors, from red and yellow (golden beets) to candy cane beets (striped). Any type will work in this recipe. Don’t throw away the green tops; use them in this recipe to cook beet greens.
Seasonings: Since I love the flavor of the beets themselves, I keep the seasoning simple with salt and pepper.
Variations: Add a little balsamic vinegar, honey, or maple syrup once the beets have been cooked. They pair beautifully with vinaigrettes or even roasted nuts.

Do not peel the beets; the skins can be rubbed off after cooking.
Wear an apron and gloves. Beets will stain clothing and skin.

How to Roast Beets

Scrub beets clean, trim off tops and bottoms, and cut in half if they are large. You can leave them whole if they’re smaller.

adding seasonings and oil to beets to make Roasted Beets

Toss with olive oil, salt & pepper.

wrapping seasoned beets in tin foil to make Roasted Beets

Wrap in foil and seal.

Roast until tender then serve.

Storing Roasted Beets

Keep roasted beets in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Freeze leftovers in zippered bags for up to 6 months.

Ways to Use Roasted Beets

Serve roasted beets on their own with a little crumble of goat cheese and some fresh thyme or basil, and a splash of vinegar.
Beets are a delicious side with roasted chicken or pork loin. They’re also a colorful and healthy addition to a beet and arugula salad. The greens make a great addition to a vegetable stir fry.

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5 from 215 votes

Author Holly Nilsson

Roasted Beets

Author Holly Nilsson

Servings 6 servings

Roasted beets are sweet, earthy, and easy to prepare.

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Servings 6 servings

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Equipment

Ingredients

▢ 6 beets or as many as desired
▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil about 1 tablespoon for every 4-6 beets
▢ salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Wash beets under cold water and cut off the top and bottom. Cut beets in half and toss with olive oil, salt & pepper.
Lay out a large piece of aluminum foil, top it with a piece of parchment paper. Wrap and seal beets. (Or place beets in a greased baking dish and cover).
Roast the foil package for 60 to 75 minutes or until beets are tender when poked with a fork.
Using rubber gloves or paper towels, rub the beets and the skins will just slide right off.
Serve warm with butter or chilled in salads.

Notes

Beets can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 7 days, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

5 from 215 votes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

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