Name: Perfect Whole Roasted Beets
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 beets; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper

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Perfect Whole Roasted Beets

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Ingredients

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Perfect Whole Roasted Beets

4 beets(medium, red or golden, thoroughly washed)

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

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)

Choose Similar-Sized Beets 📏
Select beets of uniform size to ensure even cooking throughout the roasting process, preventing some from being undercooked while others become mushy.
Don't Peel Before Roasting 🌱
Keep the skin intact during roasting to lock in nutrients, maintain vibrant color, and prevent the beets from drying out—the skin slips off easily after cooking.
Wrap in Foil for Steaming 🫧
Wrap oiled beets individually in foil to create a steam environment that tenderizes them faster and keeps the flesh incredibly moist and tender.
Test Doneness with a Fork 🔱
Pierce the thickest beet with a fork—it should slide through with minimal resistance when perfectly roasted, typically 45-60 minutes at 400°F depending on size.
Ice Bath for Easy Peeling 🧊
Immediately place hot roasted beets in ice water for 2-3 minutes to stop the cooking process and make the skin slip off effortlessly without damaging the vibrant flesh.