Place the cut beets on a baking sheet and toss with the olive oil, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, turning once or twice with a spatula, until the beets are tender. Remove from the oven and immediately toss with the vinegar and orange juice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve warm.
Easy Roasted Beets
These simple roasted beets are the perfect way to enjoy all of the earthy sweetness of this root vegetable without losing the perfect texture from boiling them.
Prep: 10min
Total: 70min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 55 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 2 g, Sodium 64 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 6 fresh beets (or as many as desired)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (about 1 tablespoon for every 4-6 beets)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Wash beets under cold water and cut off the top and bottom. Cut beets in half and toss with olive oil, salt & pepper.
- Lay out a large piece of tinfoil, top with a piece of parchment paper. Wrap and seal beets. (Or place beets in a greased baking dish and cover).
- Roast the foil package for 1 hour or until beets are tender when poked with a fork.
- Using rubber gloves or paper towels, rub the beets and the skins will just slide right off.
- Serve warm with butter or chilled in salads.
