Description
If you are looking for an easy recipe for cooked beets, this Roasted Beets recipe is just what you have been searching for. Roasted beets are simple and come out perfectly tender. To season we added balsamic vinegar and thyme to take their sweet flavor to the next level.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beets, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Toss beets, oil, salt and pepper in a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil.
3. Roast, lifting off the foil to stir once or twice, until the beets are tender when pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes.
4. Add balsamic vinegar and thyme and toss to coat. Return to the oven, and roast uncovered for 10 minutes.
5. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
You can use any color beets for this recipe. Note that the red beets will stain the other colors a bit as they cook. To prevent your hands from turning red when you handle the beets, wear disposable gloves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2/3 cup
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 15 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g