How to Make THE BEST Roasted Beets
This recipe focuses on roasting fresh beets to tender perfection by baking them covered with foil to lock in moisture. The method involves cleaning and tossing the beets with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roasting at a high temperature until the flesh is easily pierced with a knife. After cooling, the skins are rubbed off using paper towels. A final seasoning with olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs like thyme or chives enhances their earthy flavor. This approach produces soft, flavorful roasted beets suitable as a side or salad ingredient.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beet about 6 medium, fresh
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- herbs fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Cut the greens from the tops of the beets and save for another use, then trim the bottom of the stems and discard. Scrub the beets under cold water, pat dry with a paper towel and place in a bowl. Toss with the olive oil and generous pinches of salt.
- Place the beets in a baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 1 hour for large beets, or about 45 min for medium. The beets will be done when you can easily slide a sharp knife into their tender centers. Set aside to cool enough to handle.
- To peel, trim the ends then use a paper towel in each hand to rub off the skins. If you don't want your hands to get red, wear plastic gloves. Toss with more olive oil and salt and pepper and garnish with fresh thyme or chopped chives.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 491mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.