Roasted Beets with Sour Cream
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Roasted Beets with Sour Cream
Description
Begin by roasting whole fresh beets wrapped in foil at 350°F for 35 to 45 minutes, until fork tender. Wrapping helps retain moisture and cooks the beets evenly. After cooling, the skins slip off easily. The beets are sliced about 1/4 inch thick to showcase their vibrant color and tender texture.
The dressing blends sour cream with sugar, introducing sweetness to counterbalance the earthiness of the beets. Black pepper, salt, and dill add seasoning and herbaceous freshness. Folding the sliced beets into this mixture coats them gently, preserving their shape without mashing them.
This dish can be served chilled or at room temperature. Dill garnish complements the flavor and appearance. It's a straightforward recipe that highlights fresh beet flavor with a creamy and slightly sweet sauce, suitable for light meals or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beets fresh
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dill
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Wrap beets in foil and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the beets for 35 to 45 minutes or until fork tender. If your beets are on the larger side they may take longer to bake.
- When beets have cooled enough to handle, unwrap from foil packets and gently push off the skin of the beet.
- Slice beets into 1/4-inch slices.
- Place sour cream and sugar in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add beets and gently fold them into the sour cream sauce.
- Season with black pepper, salt, and dill.
- You may want to garnish with dill before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 256mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5.8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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