Description
This recipe for Roasted Golden Beets offers a simple, flavorful way to enjoy the natural sweetness of golden beets by roasting them wrapped in foil with olive oil and seasoning. The roasting process brings out their tender texture and enhances their earthy flavor, making them a perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 pound of golden beets
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- pinch of sea salt
- pinch of ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the beets.
- Clean and Trim Beets: Scrub the beets thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Cut off the beet tops and any long roots to prepare them for roasting.
- Prepare Beets for Roasting: Tear off individual pieces of aluminum foil large enough to wrap each beet separately. Place each beet in the center of a foil piece. Drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of sea salt, then massage the oil evenly over each beet using your hands.
- Wrap and Roast: Close the foil securely around each beet to trap steam and moisture. Place the wrapped beets on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 40 to 55 minutes, or until the beets are fork-tender. The precise time will depend on the size of your beets.
- Remove and Unwrap: Carefully remove the beets from the oven and gently pull back the foil, taking care to avoid steam burns from the hot trapped moisture.
- Cool and Peel: Let the beets cool for a few minutes until they can be handled safely. Use your fingers or a paper towel to rub off and peel away the skins.
- Slice and Season: Slice the peeled beets and arrange them in a large serving dish. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and sprinkle additional salt and a pinch of black pepper to enhance the flavor.
Notes
- Wrapping each beet individually in foil helps to retain moisture and ensures even roasting.
- Be cautious of hot steam when opening the foil packet after roasting.
- Golden beets have a milder, sweeter flavor than red beets and make a colorful addition to salads or side dishes.
- You can adjust the seasoning according to taste, adding herbs like thyme or rosemary if desired.
- Leftover roasted beets can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.