These Oven Roasted Beets are so versatile and can bring a colorful and tasty addition to all sorts of recipes. Toss these tasty root vegetables into a roasted beet salad, layer on sandwiches or wraps, make roasted beet hummus to serve with vegetables. Oven roasting is so easy and brings out natual, vibrant flavors. Before you turn your nose up at beets, try oven roasting – I promise it’s a game changer!
Ingredients in Oven Roasted Beets
Simplicity is the name of the game when it comes to ingredients for oven roasted beets. It’s a perfect meal prep item to make ahead of time so you can use in all kinds of recipes. Here’s all you need:
Red beets – for this batch I use three large red beets and three large golden beets. Golden beets – again, I prefer to use large beets for this recipe, but try to get them all about the same size. Small beets will work just as well. You can slice them into even pieces, or leave them whole. Olive oil – I like using extra virgin olive oil because it’s light and doesn’t cover up the natural flavors of the beets. You can use avocado oil as well. Sea salt and pepper to taste You can also add extra seasonings and herbs like fresh parsley, fresh thyme, or dill.
Benefits of Beets
Beets, also known as “beetroot”, are considered to be a super food. They are chock full of nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants. Beets have a tendency to reduce inflammation, help with immunity, and improve digestion. They are especially high in fiber and low in carbohydrates. These are just a few of the benefits of eating beets. To learn more about beets, the Cleveland Clinic has a great article that dives into all the health benefits in detail.
Red Beets vs Golden Beets
Both red and golden beets are high in nutritional value, in fact, their nutritional content is almost identical. In my opinion, red beets taste more earthy and have a stronger flavor. Golden beets are slightly more sweet and mild tasting. If you are new to eating beets, I would opt for the golden beet since it doesn’t have quite as strong of a flavor.
Roasting or Boiling: Best Way to Cook Beets
Beets can either be roasted or boiled before serving. Roasting beets preserves nutrients of the beet more than boiling. Because of this, the beet may have a stronger taste. I prefer roasting to boiling because I enjoy the flavor and the brighter color that comes from roasting. Boiled beets can be done quickly (in about 45 minutes) but the flavor just isn’t quite the same.
Roasting Beets in the Oven
Oven roasted beets are so easy to make. They take a while to roast but the prep time is minimal. Do a quick scrub before you add a tablespoon or so of olive oil. You don’t even have to peel them before placing on the baking sheet! You can use a paring knife and peel if you like, but when you roast beets in the oven, the beet will soften and the peels will come right off with a vegetable peeler. Store beets in an airtight container in the fridge or make them into pickled beets with our easy 3-ingredient recipe.
Where to Find Fresh Beets
You can find fresh beets at most grocery stores in the produce section. Most places have red beets but some specialty markets have the golden varieties. Beets are also very easy to grow! I have found that Almanac.com is a great resource for learning how to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Beets. It is a reliable source that farmers and gardeners in our area like to use for planing all kinds of fruits and vegetables.
Ways to Use Roasted Beets
Roasted beets are most commonly served over salads or as a side dish. Try turning them into pickled beets to make them last longer and to serve with your favorite dishes. You can also try roasted beets on sandwiches or gourmet grilled pizzas. Try serving with feta, goat cheese, orange slices, and/or arugula. It’s ok to get creative with beets! If you want an impressive salad to serve with your next meal, try our Beet Salad with Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette. The beet juice blends beautifully with fresh herbs and balsamic vinegar, bursting with flavor and has beautiful presentation.
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