Easy Roasted Beets (Print version)

Tender, naturally sweet beets roasted until caramelized. A simple healthy side ready in 55 minutes.

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium beets (about 1.1 pounds), scrubbed and trimmed

→ Oils & Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Peel the beets using a vegetable peeler and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
03 - Place the beet cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
04 - Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
05 - Spread the beets out in a single layer for even roasting.
06 - Roast for 40–45 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the beets are tender and caramelized at the edges.
07 - Drizzle with balsamic vinegar while still warm and toss to coat.
08 - Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • The natural sweetness of beets intensifies in the oven, creating candy like pieces without any added sugar
  • These roasted beauties keep beautifully in the fridge for meal prep all week long
02 -
  • Peeling beets before roasting saves you from dealing with stubborn skins later and lets the seasonings penetrate directly into the flesh
  • Spreading the cubes in a single layer is absolutely essential, otherwise they steam instead of roast and you miss out on the caramelized edges
03 -
  • If your beets have their greens still attached, do not throw them away, the leaves saute up beautifully just like spinach or chard
  • Wear kitchen gloves when peeling raw beets if you want to avoid pink stained fingers, though the color does fade after a hand wash or two

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