Simple Roasted Beets
A simple side dish, roasted beets are delicious as is or used in other recipes.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 - 3 pounds fresh beets
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Cut the stalks off the tops of the beets. Using a vegetable brush, scrub the beets.
- Trim the tops about ½” down into the root and trim the bottom root off.
- Using a vegetable peeler or sharp paring knife, peel the skins off each beet.
- Slice the beets into ¼” slices. Thicker slices will take longer in the oven.
- Place the beet slices into a zip-top bag or in a bowl. Add the oil, salt, and pepper and shake the bag, or toss the beets in the bowl, to evenly coat the beets.
- Lay the beets in a single layer on the lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a fork pierced into a beet is not resisted.. Thicker slices will take longer, and thinner slices will take less time.
- Remove the beets from the oven and place them onto a serving platter. Sprinkle with the parsley.
- Serve warm. Or use in Roasted Beet Salad with Asian Flair or Roasted Beets with Caramelized Onions, Candied Walnuts, Balsamic, and Orange Zest.
Notes
You can add a tablespoon of honey along with the oil if more sweetness is desired.
Nutrition Facts
Simple Roasted Beets
Amount per Serving
Calories
123.86
% Daily Value*
Fat
7.38
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1.03
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.84
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5.25
g
Sodium
574.67
mg
25
%
Potassium
464.34
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
13.51
g
5
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
9.41
g
10
%
Protein
2.31
g
5
%
Vitamin C
9.3
mg
11
%
Calcium
25.95
mg
3
%
Iron
1.29
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!