Easy Oven Roasted Beets
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Easy Oven Roasted Beets
Description
This recipe for Easy Oven Roasted Beets involves peeling and cutting fresh beets into uniform chunk sizes before coating them with extra virgin olive oil, freshly minced thyme leaves, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Roasting the beets at 400°F for 35 to 40 minutes softens them and concentrates their natural sweetness through mild caramelization.
After roasting, tossing the beets with orange zest introduces a bright, citrus note that contrasts nicely with their earthy flavor. The seasonings enhance their natural taste while the olive oil helps create a smooth coating and slight crispness on edges. The texture is tender throughout but maintains body without being mushy.
This dish makes a versatile side that complements a variety of mains or can be included in salads and bowls. Adjusting the beet quantity allows scaling the recipe up or down. Roasted beets can also be frozen for up to three months if properly thawed before serving, making this a convenient prepared vegetable.
Ingredients
- 3 beets can also use 4 medium beets or 5 small beets, large
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme minced, fresh leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Remove the tops and the roots of the beets and peel each one with a vegetable peeler.
- Cut the beets into 1 1/2-inch chunks. (Small beets can be halved, medium ones cut in quarters and large beets cut into eighths.)
- Place the cut beets on foil-lined baking sheet and toss with olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, turning once or twice with a spatula, until the beets are tender. Remove from the oven and immediately toss with orange zest. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of beets used based on your needs or serving size.
- Cooked roasted beets can be frozen for up to three months; thaw fully before reheating or serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 646mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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