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April 29, 2025
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.
4 Ingredients
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Perfect Whole Roasted Beets
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Cut 4 sheets of aluminum foil, each large enough to wrap a beet.
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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.
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Tightly wrap the foil sheets around each beet and place on a baking sheet.
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Roast the beets on middle rack of oven until easily pierced with a fork, 60-70 minutes.
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Check to see that beets are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow the beets to cool for 20 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
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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.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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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.
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