Roasted Beets
Whole beetroot wrapped in foil and cooked for 50 minutes until tender, then peeled and dressed with olive oil and vinegar. Four servings in 1 hour.
How to Cook Roasted Beets
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Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Wrap the beetroot in foil with the water, in a tray.
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Cook for 50 minutes, until a knife slides in easily.
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Cool a little, rub off the skins and cut into wedges. Toss with the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
Keep an Eye on These
- Leave the roots and stalks on.
- Group them by size.
- If your oven runs hot, check at 40 minutes.
- Peel them while warm.
About This Recipe
Roasting concentrates beetroot, turning its sugar sweeter and its earthiness mellower. It is also the least messy way to cook them, since the foil contains the juice.
Scrub the beetroot but leave them whole, with the root and a little stalk attached, which stops the colour leaking out. Wrap them in foil with a splash of water and cook at 200°C for 50 minutes. If your oven runs hot, check at 40 minutes.
They are done when a knife slides into the centre without resistance. Small ones cook faster than big ones, so group them by size.
Peel them while still warm. Once cool, the skin clings, but warm skin rubs off with a paper towel. Cut into wedges and dress with oil, vinegar, salt and pepper while warm, so the flavours soak in. Wear gloves if you do not want pink hands. Golden and striped beetroot roast the same way, and they stain far less than the red kind.
To Go With It
Goat cheese · Walnuts · Roast lamb · Rocket salad
Storing Leftovers
Keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Common Questions
How long does Roasted Beets take to make?
About 1 hour in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Roasted Beets?
Leave the roots and stalks on. Group them by size. If your oven runs hot, check at 40 minutes. Peel them while warm.
What should I serve with Roasted Beets?
Goat cheese; Walnuts; Roast lamb; Rocket salad.
How should Roasted Beets be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Is Roasted Beets suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
The Numbers per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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