Roasted Golden Beets
These delicious roasted golden beets are flavored simply with garlic and rosemary. Roasting concentrates the sweetness of the beets.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 138kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 large golden beets (washed thoroughly to remove any grit, then cut into one-inch chunks)
- 3 cloves garlic minced or crushed
- ½ tablespoon fresh rosemary (or ½ teaspoon dried rosemary. Chop the fresh rosemary finely)
- 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit/205 degrees Celsius.
- Mix the garlic, rosemary, olive oil and salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the chopped golden beets to the bowl and toss them thoroughly in the herb-olive-oil mixture.
- Spread the beets in a single layer on a baking sheet, You can line the baking sheet with aluminum foil to make cleanup easier. Roast 40-45 minutes or until the beets are fork tender and a darker gold. Stir once or twice during roasting to make sure they cook evenly. Serve the beets warm or at room temperature.
Notes
How to store roasted golden beets
Store the beets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Freeze in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to three months. Before serving, thaw and spread the beets in a single layer on a baking sheet. Heat in a preheat 350-degree F/180-degree C oven until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg