Sides
Oven-Roasted Beets
Oven roasting brings out the natural sweetness of beets. Try adding crumbled feta or sprinkle with fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme.
Cost per servingPer serving$0.42
Makes4 servings
Total timeTotal45 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 35 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 35 minutes
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings. Check items off as you go.
- 6-8 small to medium whole beets washed and scrubbed well
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup water
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Remove greens and trim top. Cook small beets whole, or cut larger beets in halves or quarters (peeling optional).
- Place beets in a casserole dish, drizzle with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and mix to coat. Add water to dish and cover with foil.
- Roast in oven for 15 minutes, remove from oven, and carefully remove foil.
- Return to oven and continue roasting uncovered for an additional 20-25 minutes. Beets are done when pierced easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Rub off skins with paper towels to peel. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least two hours before serving if using cold.
Nutrition per serving
1 serving is 0.5 cup- Sodium201mg
- Calories101
- Carbohydrates16g
- Fiber5g
- Fat4g
- Protein3g
Serving: 0.5 cupCalories: 101calCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 201mgFiber: 5g
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.

