Easy Roasted Beets
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Easy Roasted Beets
Description
Easy Roasted Beets involve baking whole beets with their stems trimmed but skin intact, covered in a Dutch oven or casserole to maintain moisture. Baking at 400°F for about an hour softens the beets until fork-tender. Once cooled, the skins are easily rubbed off under running water, revealing the smooth, deep-colored flesh beneath. The beets are then sliced and can be simply tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
The roasting enhances the natural sweetness while retaining a tender bite, making the beets a versatile ingredient for salads or as a standalone side dish. The process requires minimal prep and equipment, emphasizing the vegetable's flavor and texture.
Beet greens are edible and nutritious and can be sautéed separately for another dish, as mentioned in the notes.
Ingredients
- 4 to 8 beet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Trim the tops off the beets, leaving about 1 to 2 inches of stem, and then gently wash and scrub them clean.
- Place the beets in a small Dutch oven or a casserole dish with a lid. Bake them covered for 1 hour, or until the beets are tender and pierced easily with a fork. Let them cool to the touch.
- Slice the remaining stem completely off, then place the beets under running water, and use your fingers to gently rub off the skin. You can use gloves to prevent staining your fingers, or alternatively, you can use a paper towel to remove the skin.
- Slice the beets and enjoy simply tossed with olive oil and a little salt and pepper, or in your favorite salad!
Notes
- Do not discard beet greens; they can be sautéed like spinach for a nutritious side.
- Use gloves or a paper towel to handle beets to avoid staining your fingers while peeling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 27IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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