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Roasted Beets in Oven with Balsamic Glaze

01/11/19 | Recipes & Tips, Side Dish

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Oven roasted beets are incredibly easy to prepare and the whole family will love them! This simple recipe takes bland to delicious and everyone is a beet lover after they try it! #beet #beetrecipes #beetrecipe #beetroot #ovenroastedbeets #ovenroastedbeetssimple #ovenroastedbeetsrecipes #ovenroastedbeetshealthy

Oven roasted beets are incredibly easy to prepare and the whole family will love them! This simple recipe takes bland to delicious and everyone is a beet lover after they try it!

Oven roasted beets are incredibly easy to prepare and the whole family will love them! This simple recipe takes bland to delicious and everyone is a beet lover after they try it! #beet #beetrecipes #beetrecipe #beetroot #ovenroastedbeets #ovenroastedbeetssimple #ovenroastedbeetsrecipes #ovenroastedbeetshealthy

You’ll love this Roasted Beet Recipe!

Last year for the CSA I had at my farm, I planted one whole raised planter box of red beets and a half box of golden beets. Everyone was unsure if they wanted to take any the first pickup day, so the next week I made this recipe for everyone to try – it was a huge hit!!

I ended up planting a second beet crop because they were so popular. When I say this oven roasted beet recipe is delicious I mean it’s delicious!  When I say this oven roasted beet recipe will convert anyone to be a beet lover, I mean anyone.

 

The bonus is how easy it is to prepare! But let’s be real, when the word “simple” is in your tagline, “easy” is kind of your middle name. Or “lazy.” You pick. 🙂

I’ll stick with easy.

What do roasted beets taste like?

Roasted beets are a root vegetable, similar to carrots. They are earthy and slightly sweet. Roasting them brings out the sweetness.

What is Beetroot?

Roasted beetroot on a sheet tray.

First things first, beets and beetroot are the same. Beets are a root vegetable, just like carrots or parsnips or radish and sometimes they are referred to as beetroot. So you might see recipes for roast beetroot or oven roasted beetroot, it’s all the same thing. Just a good ol’ beet.

How to peel Beets

The second most important question about beets {or beetroot as we now know!} how do I peel a beet??? I will tell you. And it won’t even look like you murdered a small animal in your kitchen after you’re finished. {Just laugh, it was a funny joke and you know it.}

Don’t. Ha!

But for real, don’t even get out that vegetable peeler. The easiest way to peel beets is to actually do it after you roast them. In this recipe, I have you roast the beets washed, unpeeled, and whole {if they aren’t gigantic}.

This is because the easiest way to peel beetroot is to roast it, give it a little ice bath, and then simply rub the skin off with a paper towel. It comes right off and takes about 30 seconds per beet.

Next important question, how do I get this red stain off???? Don’t worry. Wash your hands and any tools that are stained in cold water fairly quickly after using them and it will come right off. Follow up with the usual hot water/soap wash and even your hands won’t look like they belong in a crime scene.

Why Roasted Beets are the best

I have tried a few different methods for cooking beets, and roasting is by far my favorite. It’s the least intensive for work and cleanup and if this is your first time cooking a beet {did you Google “how to cook a beet” to get here??} I promise you this oven roasted method won’t disappoint.

We reviewed above that this recipe starts out with you roasting the beets whole and then peeling them. After that, you roughly chop them, stick them back on the sheet tray, add the rest of the ingredients and then make an important life choice.

Just kidding. It’s only an important dinnertime choice.

You can put them back in the oven to roast for about 10 minutes, this seals those flavors in, melds them together and heats the beets back through.

Alternatively, you can toss them with the remaining ingredients and serve it room temp – salad style. I like both, most people I’ve served them too prefer the heated-back-through version. Either way, these make a perfect side dish or even an addition to a salad you’d like to make more hearty.

I love the versatility and beauty of this simple vegetable. They are one of my favorite’s to grow and eat! I actually toss them in most recipes that use root veggies – roasts, beef stew, soups, and even my homemade marinara sauce for a little sweetness.

Oven roasted beets are incredibly easy to prepare and the whole family will love them! This simple recipe takes bland to delicious and everyone is a beet lover after they try it! #beet #beetrecipes #beetrecipe #beetroot #ovenroastedbeets #ovenroastedbeetssimple #ovenroastedbeetsrecipes #ovenroastedbeetshealthy

Roasted Beet Recipe Ingredients

  • Whole beets
  • Olive oil
  • Honey
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Rosemary
  • Thyme
  • Pepper
  • Salt
  • Feta cheese
  • Bacon

How to Roast Beets in Oven

  1. Preheat oven to 425ºF.
  2. Wash beets and trim long leaves to about 1 inch above the beetroot, if necessary.
  3. Wrap the beets individually in foil. If the beets are very large, slice them in half and wrap the halves individually in foil.
  4. Bake until fork tender, this takes about 45 minutes for medium-sized beets.
  5. Let cool so you can handle them, or put them in an ice bath (see note) to cool more quickly.
  6. Once beets are cool enough to handle, rub the skin with a paper towel and it will come right off.
  7. Trim the tops and bottoms and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  8. Toss with remaining ingredients.
  9. Bake an additional 10 minutes to heat through, or serve room temperature.

What to serve with Roasted Beets

Roasted beets are amazing on a salad with balsamic vinaigrette. Roasted beets also pair well with beef tenderloin, oven roast brisket, or steakhouse mashed potatoes.

How to store Roasted Beets

How long do roasted beets last in the fridge?

Roasted beets will last in the fridge for up to five days.

Can I freeze roasted beets?

No, roasted beets won’t keep well in the freezer. They will turn mushy or mealy if they are in the freezer.

Roasted Beets in Oven FAQ

Do you have to peel beets before roasting?

Yes, you will need to peel the beets before roasting them. The video tutorial in this post will show you the easiest way to get that done.

How do you know when beets are done roasting?

Beets are done roasting when they are fork tender.

What flavors go best with beets?

Beets are great with slightly acidic flavors, like balsamic. They are also great with earthy herbs like thyme and rosemary.

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Oven roasted beets are incredibly easy to prepare and the whole family will love them! This simple recipe takes bland to delicious and everyone is a beet lover after they try it! #beet #beetrecipes #beetrecipe #beetroot #ovenroastedbeets #ovenroastedbeetssimple #ovenroastedbeetsrecipes #ovenroastedbeetshealthy
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Roasted Beet Recipe

Oven roasted beets are incredibly easy to prepare and the whole family will love them! This simple recipe takes bland to delicious and everyone is a beet lover after they try it!
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword how to peel beets, oven roasted beets, roast beetroot
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 people
Calories 205kcal
Author Alli
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Equipment

  • Redmond Real Salt

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beets whole, medium sized
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese optional
  • 3 tablespoons bacon crumbled, optional
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF.
  • Wash beets and trim long leaves to about 1 inch above the beetroot, if necessary. 
  • Wrap the beets individually in foil. If the beets are very large, slice them in half and wrap the halves individually in foil. 
  • Bake until fork tender, this takes about 45 minutes for medium-sized beets. 
  • Let cool so you can handle them, or put them in an ice bath (see note) to cool more quickly. 
  • Once beets are cool enough to handle, rub the skin with a paper towel and it will come right off. 
  • Trim the tops and bottoms and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Toss with remaining ingredients. 
  • Bake an additional 10 minutes to heat through, or serve room temperature. 

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Notes

An ice bath is a bowl filled with ice water. 

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 759mg | Potassium: 737mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 11.6mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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Comments

  1. Mary says

    August 19, 2022 at 4:25 PM

    5 stars
    Absolutely love this recipe! A go to for sure when I want some beetles! Even the beet dislikers live them!

    Reply
  2. Arthur says

    August 4, 2020 at 8:44 AM

    5 stars
    My wife and I loved the beets and dressing! Gourmet tasty but way easy to do. We used a goat cheese that we had.

    Reply
    • Alli says

      August 4, 2020 at 10:52 PM

      Thank you! So glad you liked them!

      Reply
  3. Teija says

    June 29, 2020 at 8:26 PM

    3 stars
    Hi, I do wanted to love this recipe. I know beets are great for us. But I couldn’t get my beets to be tender.I baked them an hour at 425. Then after peeling, they were hard to cut but I thought the second roasting would do the job. I added 20 more minutes Nope.,So I microwaved them after the second baking . Still tough. What am I doing wrong?

    Reply
    • Alli says

      June 30, 2020 at 10:52 AM

      Hi Teija, how large were your beets? Even for a very large one if you wrapped them in foil and baked them according to the recipe, they would be tender. The peels won’t come off of the beets unless they are tender, like a baked potato. Baking for 1 hour and 20 minutes and then microwaving is a lot of time under heat, I can’t imagine why they wouldn’t be soft after all of that. Were they cut into cubes for the second baking? I would verify your oven is the temperature it says it is.

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        August 10, 2020 at 5:32 PM

        I haven’t this recipe yet I plan to this weekend. Can I make a large batch and refrigerate (how long will they last) or freeze(how long) and how to reheat

        Reply
        • Alli says

          August 10, 2020 at 9:27 PM

          Hi Kathy! You can refrigerate them for up to a week. The texture will change from freezing but they should last about 6 months in the freezer. Reheat them by thawing and heating on the stovetop or oven.

          Reply
  4. Bethann says

    June 22, 2020 at 9:48 PM

    5 stars
    Wow—what an incredible recipe! I had about double the amount of beets, but I didn’t double the glaze and there was still plenty. Loved the saltiness of the feta as a finishing touch (didn’t use the bacon). I also had to roast the beets an hour, but that’s because they were larger. My family loved the beets—I will definitely be making the dish throughout the year. Thank you for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • Alli says

      June 25, 2020 at 12:36 AM

      Hi Bethann! I’m so happy to hear that you loved them and the recipe worked well for you. Thank you!!

      Reply
  5. Madeleine Elyse Runyan says

    April 24, 2020 at 12:54 PM

    5 stars
    I made this. It was so good.

    Reply
    • Alli says

      April 24, 2020 at 9:13 PM

      So glad you liked them!

      Reply
  6. Shaun says

    January 6, 2020 at 6:04 PM

    5 stars
    The flavor is outstanding! I need to roast maybe 5 more min. next time, and do you use ground rosemary or the dried sprigs? They have huge potential! I’m all about roasting all and any veggies. I’ll scan you site to see if you have anything else! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alli says

      January 6, 2020 at 8:19 PM

      I have used fresh, ground, and dried sprigs and all work well! I typically cut the amount by about half if I’m using dried, it tends to be more potent than fresh.

      Reply
  7. Jannagirl says

    September 11, 2019 at 5:27 PM

    Mmmmm! I’m so glad you posted this recipe! I’ve had something like it at a restaurant and it’s my favorite!! The photos are beautiful. Like red jewels!

    Reply
    • Alli says

      September 12, 2019 at 11:12 AM

      So glad you liked it!! Thanks so much for giving it a try.

      Reply
  8. Marcy says

    March 19, 2019 at 3:06 PM

    As a child my dad was caught hiding beets in the kitchen wall while it was being renovated/fixed. He’s going to grow some this summer for me. I’ve actually only ever had pickled beets on salad, which I like. I’m interested in other ways to cook/eat them. I’m going to give this a try! I’ll try to remember to report back.

    Reply
    • Alli says

      March 20, 2019 at 10:35 PM

      I hope you love them! Definitely let me know what you think.

      Reply
  9. Alli says

    January 21, 2019 at 12:03 AM

    5 stars
    Such a beautiful recipe!

    Reply

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