Description
A delicious medley of beets roasted to perfection, perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups assorted beets, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed beets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the beets on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and thyme before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the roasted beets cool and marinate in the vinaigrette for a few hours before serving.
- Experiment with different types of beets for varied flavors and colors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: beets, roasted vegetables, side dish, vegetarian