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    Side Dishes » Oven Roasted Beets

    Oven Roasted Beets

    Posted On April 17, 2020 By Mirlene Last updated January 6, 2022 41 Comments

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    Oven Roasted Beets in white plate

    Learn to make these oven roasted beets with only 5 ingredients and transfer them from the oven to the table in under an hour. They are gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly!

    Oven roasted beets in white plate

    You’ll love this oven roasted beets recipe!If you think beets are to be enjoyed during Thanksgiving, think again. These beetroots are just as amazing all year-round. They are filled delicious natural flavor and absorb any additional flavors they are given.

    WHY DOES THIS ROASTED BEETS RECIPE WORKS:

    As you already know, we love easy homemade recipes that can be put together and put on the table in matter of minutes or under an hour, and these roasted beets are no exception.

    They are great to be added to garden salads or serve them alongside this Haitian Black Rice.

    You’ll love the simplicity of this side dish. Follow the steps below and the video to learn how to make these beets in your oven.

    Recipe ingredients:

    Oven roasted beets recipe

    1. Use fresh beets: The natural flavor and texture in fresh beets are much more profound than in canned beets.
    2. Olive oil: You can use olive oil, grape seed oil, or avocado oil in this recipe.
    3. Salt and pepper: I recommend kosher salt, but sea salt will work just as well. I also used ground peppercorn in this recipe.
    4. Dried rosemary: Okay guys, I like bold and strong earthy flavors. In this recipe, rosemary does it for me. Fresh or dried. It helps to enhance the natural flavor of the vegetable.

    How to Roast Beets

    I usually peel the beets before cutting them. However, you can leave the skin on and peel them after roasting.  Here are the steps you’ll need to roast the beets.

    Seasoned oven roasted beets

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
    2. Peel (optional) and cut the beets in quarters. Place the beets in an oven safe dish, drizzle with olive oil and apply generous pinches of salt and pepper. Then apply the rosemary.
    3. Cover with aluminum foil, and roast until they’re fork-tender. Mine usually take 35-50 minutes – this will depend on the size of the beets.
    4. Remove the foil then set the beets aside to cool.
    5. Serve them with your favorite dish or protein and enjoy!

    These beets taste so good the next day!

    Cooked beets on a fork

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ):

    DO I NEED TO PEEL THE BEETS BEFORE ROASTING? No. You can roast the beets with the skin on then remove the skin after they have been roasted under cold water. However, I find the peeling the beets prior to roasting makes it much easier for the flavors to be imbedded while cooking.

    CAN I ROAST THE BEETS IN ALUMINUM FOIL? Yes. You can apply the same method with the olive oil and seasoning if you prefer to roast the beast individually.

    SHOULD I BOIL OR STEAM THE BEETS PRIOR TO ROASTING? No, but it’s completely up to you. Some find it easier to “precook” the beets prior to roasting as it is easier to remove the skin. Either option will work.

    HOW LONG CAN YOU KEEP BEETS IN THE REFRIGERATOR? You can store cooked beets in shallow airtight containers. Cooked beets can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I would not advise going longer than 5 days.

    ROASTED BEETS VARIATIONS:

    Although these beets are delicious as is, try these options to liven them up.

    • Top them with various herbs such as fresh parsley, cilantro, oregano, dill, or thyme.
    • Sprinkle them with nuts such as shaved almonds are a great option.
    • Mix them up with fresh spinach.

    WHAT TO SERVE WITH ROASTED BEETS?

    I like to serve this recipe for various occasions or as part of Sunday dinner. Try to pair them with this Haitian chicken stew, this dill rice, this garlic mushroom dish, or chop them up and add them to this asparagus salad, and don’t forget to try this beet juice as well!

    Oven roasted beets with rosemary

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    Oven-roasted-beets
    Oven Roasted Beets with Rosemary Sprinkled

    Oven Roasted Beets Recipe

    Savory Thoughts
    Learn to make these Oven Roasted Beets with only 5 ingredients and transfer them from the oven to the table in under an hour. They are gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly! 
    4.96 from 23 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 People
    Calories 83 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 large beets peeled and quartered
    • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients. 
    • Peel (optional) and cut the beets in quarters. Place the beets in an oven safe dish, drizzle with olive oil and apply generous pinches of salt and pepper. Then apply the rosemary.
    • Cover with aluminum foil, and roast until they’re fork-tender. Mine usually take 35-50 minutes – this will depend on the size of the beets.
    • Remove the foil then set the beets aside to cool.
    • Serve them with your favorite dish or protein and enjoy!

    Video

    Notes

    What does a roasted beet taste like?

    Beets have an earthy flavor. However, in my opinion, they can be very sweet and absorbs any flavor you give them.

    What do you do with beet stems:

    I always toss away the stems as I have not used them to prepare other dishes. Plus growing up I always saw my mother throw away the stems. However, The Kitchn has some great tips on how you can have some better use for the stems instead of doing what I have been doing – throwing them away. Check out their blog post, Tip: Save the Beet Greens! Here.

    What are the benefits of eating beets?

    Now, if you are wondering if (roasted) beets are good for you? The answer again, YES! The number one reason is that beets lower the risk of heart disease. Alyssa Jung from the book 10,001 Timesaving Ideas wrote an excellent article, Health Benefits of Beets (and Risks) You Never Knew About, which explain how beets help fight cancer, boost endurance, and boost eye health, to name a few.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4gCalories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 5.2gProtein: 0.9gFat: 7.1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 329mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 4gCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Heddy Siddle

      August 23, 2018 at 3:16 pm

      I will definitely try this. I’ve been looking for a tasty beef recipe because I haven’t adjusted to their flavor yet, but I want so much to enjoy them.

      Reply
      • MDesir

        August 25, 2018 at 2:04 am

        Thank you, Heddy. Please enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Christina Shoemaker

      July 02, 2018 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      I adore roasted beets and yours look incredible! Such a gorgeous color! And so much you can do with them (or just enjoy as is of course)! <3

      Reply
      • MDesir

        July 02, 2018 at 11:54 pm

        You are absolutely right, Christina. I eat them almost every Sunday.

        Reply
    3. ChihYu

      July 01, 2018 at 2:21 am

      5 stars
      Love the texture and flavor of this dish. So delicious !

      Reply
    4. Meredith

      June 28, 2018 at 11:56 pm

      5 stars
      Ooh – I love roasted beets! I never thought to peel and slice them before roasting though – love this idea, thank you! As for beet greens, I cook them just like collards or chard… wash and slice into thin strips and saute with a little avocado oil. Delicious on their own or in a frittata!

      Reply
      • MDesir

        July 02, 2018 at 11:59 pm

        That DOES sound delicious. Thank you for sharing the tip! I”ll try it. I actually have a baking dish I can’t wait to use…perfect timing! Thank you, Meredith!

        Reply
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