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Roasted Beets
Roasted beets are sweet, earthy, and easy to prepare.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 56 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 beets or as many as desired
- 1 tablespoon olive oil about 1 tablespoon for every 4-6 beets
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Wash beets under cold water and cut off the top and bottom. Cut beets in half and toss with olive oil, salt & pepper.
- Lay out a large piece of aluminum foil, top it with a piece of parchment paper. Wrap and seal beets. (Or place beets in a greased baking dish and cover).
- Roast the foil package for 1 hour or until beets are tender when poked with a fork.
- Using rubber gloves or paper towels, rub the beets and the skins will just slide right off.
- Serve warm with butter or chilled in salads.
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Notes
- Beets can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 7 days, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
56
(3%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
64mg
(3%)
Potassium
267mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
27IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 56 | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| 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.