Simple Oven Roasted Red Beets

Oven-roasted red beets are easy to make and a delicious way to add good nutrition to your plate.

How to Serve Roasted Beets

Red beets are used in a variety of ways.

Eat them with a pinch of salt, drizzled with olive oil or add balsamic vinagrete on each slice and enjoy.

Shred the beets using a box grater, add mayo and garlic and enjoy as a side dish with your dinner.

Make the famous borscht soup, recipe from Natasha's Kitchen.

Are beets good for you?

Yes. Red beets are rich in many vitamins and minerals. They are particularly rich in fiber, folate, manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C, and you can learn more about the health benefits of red beets in this article.

Beets are low in calories and a really great source of fiber. Find the nutrition facts in the article as well.

What Is the Best Way to Cook Beets?

Red beets are cooked several different ways. Steaming, oven roasting and even boiling. After trying all these methods, my favorite one is oven roasting.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400*F.

Step 2: Cut off the leaves and the root end of the beets. Wash them thoroughly, pat dry and place into a casserole dish. Cover the beets in the dish with foil.

Step 3: Place the beets in the oven for 45-60 minutes or until tender. If the knife slides through the beets easily, they are done cooking.

Step 4: Cool the beets and store in the refrigerator.

Do I need to peel beets before roasting?

No. Leave the skin on the red beets. Once done roasting, it is easier to peel; the skin slides right off.

How to Store

Beets are stored well in the refrigerator in a plastic container or ziploc bag for up to one week.

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