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Roasted Beets

Learn how to roast beets to perfection, creating a delicious and versatile vegetable side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 medium beets
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

Beets
  • 6 medium beets tops removed, scrubbed well
Olive Oil and Seasoning
  • Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Foil
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Place each beet on a piece of foil. Drizzle generously with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap the beets in the foil, place on a baking sheet, and roast for 35 to 60 minutes, or until fork-tender. The timing will depend on the size and freshness of the beets.
  3. Remove the beets from the oven, remove the foil, and set aside to cool. When the beets are cool to the touch, peel off the skins. You can hold them under running water and slide the skins off with your hands.
  4. Cut or slice the beets and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper, toss, and serve.

Notes

This recipe is a great starting point for incorporating more vegetables into your diet. Feel free to experiment with different herbs and seasonings when serving.

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