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Chunks of balsamic roasted beets garnished with fresh rosemary and thyme are spread on a metal baking sheet. The roasted beets have a glossy, deep red color and appear lightly seasoned.

Sweet & Savory Balsamic Roasted Beets

Melissa Griffiths
These Balsamic Roasted Beets are sweet, tangy, and packed with flavor from honey, herbs, and balsamic vinegar. Even if you think you don't like beets, this easy recipe will change your mind!
4.84 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 277 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 pounds beets (whole, medium-sized)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup feta cheese (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons bacon (crumbled, optional)

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 at room temperature. 

Notes

Herb Timing: Add fresh herbs during the final toss rather than during the initial roasting to prevent them from burning and becoming bitter.
Easy Peeling: The ice bath method isn't just for quick cooling – the temperature shock helps loosen the skins, making them slip off effortlessly with just a gentle rub from a paper towel.
Foil Wrapping: Individually wrapping each beet in foil creates a steam pocket that ensures even cooking and prevents the beets from drying out during the long roasting process.
Storage Tips:
  • Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • These balsamic roasted beets do not freeze well as they can become mushy and lose their flavor

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 940mgPotassium: 776mgFiber: 6gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 132IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 2mg
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