Best Roasted Beets
Perfect oven-roasted beets — sweet, earthy, no peeling hassle, versatile side or salad base.
Ingredients
- Beets & Seasoning:
- 2 lbs 900 g fresh beets (red, golden, or mix), trimmed & scrubbed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 –4 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary optional
- 2 cloves garlic smashed (optional)
- Optional Flavor Boosts:
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar added last 10 min
- Zest of 1 orange
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- Garnish:
- Fresh herbs parsley, dill, or chives
- Crumbled goat cheese or feta
- Toasted nuts walnuts, pistachios
- Balsamic glaze or honey
Instructions
- 400 °F oven.
- Trim beets → oil + season → wrap in foil packets.
- Roast 50–70 min until knife-tender.
- Cool → rub skins off.
- Slice → serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Foil wrap = tender + easy peel
- Roast whole = max sweetness
- Keeps for 1 week in the fridge
- Mixed colors = pretty salad
- Balsamic last 10 min = elite