Name: Perfect Whole Roasted Beets
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

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April 29, 2025

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Roasting them whole is the easiest way to prepare beets, and ensures their color stays vibrant after they've been cooked. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.

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Perfect Whole Roasted Beets

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Ingredients

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Cut 4 sheets of aluminum foil, each large enough to wrap a beet.

Place a beet in the middle of each sheet of foil. Drizzle each beet evenly with olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and black pepper.

Tightly wrap the foil sheets around each beet and place on a baking sheet.

Roast the beets on middle rack of oven until easily pierced with a fork, 60-70 minutes.

Check to see that beets are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Allow the beets to cool for 20 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.

Unwrap the beets and rub the skin from each with a spoon. Discard the skins, and slice beets as desired. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for later use.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Beet Wrapping Technique 🌯
Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil to trap moisture and create a steam effect, ensuring ultra-tender and evenly roasted beets.
Color Preservation Hack 🎨
Leave about an inch of stem and root intact before roasting to prevent color bleeding and maintain the beets' vibrant natural pigmentation.
Glove Protection Pro 🧤
Always wear disposable gloves when handling raw beets to prevent staining your hands with their deep red pigment.
Moisture Magic 💧
Drizzle a small amount of water into the foil packet before sealing to create additional steam and ensure the beets don't dry out during roasting.
Cool Down Technique 🧊
After roasting, immediately transfer hot beets to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and make peeling the skin much easier.