Roasted Beets in Foil
Beets become sweet when roasted and are wonderful as a side dish or added to salads. If you enjoy dairy, roast beets are delicious with goat cheese, orange segments, a sprinkle of pine nuts and a little chopped fresh mint. Serve on their own or atop salad greens or with micro greens.
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 91kcal
Equipment
- Foil for roasting
Ingredients
- 1 ½ - 2 pounds raw beets with tops about 5 medium beets
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Trim off the beet leaves and stems to within 1-inch of the beet. Scrub beets under cold water and dry them with paper towels.
- Place a double thickness of heavy aluminum foil on the counter, large enough to hold the beets. Place beets in the center, drizzle with oil and a sprinkle of salt and wrap tightly into a foil packet. Place packet in the oven and roast until beets are cooked through and tender. Use a thin metal skewer (like a turkey lacer or pins) or a metal cake tester. They should easily pierce through the beets when ready.Test beets at 45 minutes. Continue about 15 minutes longer if needed. Timing will depend on the size of the beets.
- Remove beet packet from the oven and cool a few minutes. Slice off the top where the stem was. When beets are cool enough to handle, unwrap and peel one of three ways: rub off with paper towels, use a y-vegetable peeler, or a sharp paring knife. Be sure to wear disposable gloves. Beets are ready to eat or add to a salad or other recipe. Beets will last 4-5 days, covered, in the refrigerator.
Notes
Serving ideas: Add beets to a tossed green salad with goat cheese (skip for vegans). Add orange segments, pine nuts, and chopped mint leaves for more color and flavor. Dress with a light vinaigrette made with olive oil and white Balsamic vinegar or Champagne vinegar.
To serve beets as a side dish, sprinkle with chopped chives and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 553mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg