Name: Simple Roasted Beets
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 1 lb beets; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper

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Simple Roasted Beets

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Ingredients

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Simple Roasted Beets

1 lb beets

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Peel the beets and cut into 3/4-inch cubes.

Arrange the cubes in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Drizzle the beets with the olive oil, then sprinkle them with the salt and black pepper. Use a rubber spatula to toss the beets until they are evenly coated.

Roast the beets on middle rack of oven, stirring twice during the cook time, until they are fork-tender and slightly caramelized, 45-55 minutes.

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

Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Peel After Roasting 🔪
Roast beets unpeeled to lock in moisture and sweetness, then slip off the skin easily under cool running water after cooking—the skin comes away naturally when properly roasted.
Size Uniformity Matters 📏
Cut beets into equal-sized pieces before roasting to ensure even cooking and caramelization; aim for 1-inch cubes or similarly-sized chunks.
Maximize Caramelization 🍯
Pat beets completely dry and don't overcrowd the pan—arrange in a single layer to allow proper browning and concentrate their natural sugars into a deeper, sweeter flavor.
Salt Strategically 🧂
Season beets halfway through roasting rather than at the start to prevent excess moisture from releasing and steaming the vegetables instead of caramelizing them.
Finish with Quality Oil ✨
Drizzle your best extra-virgin olive oil over the warm roasted beets just before serving to showcase its fruity, complex flavors without them being lost to heat.