Roasted Beets
An easy way to roast beets for a great side dish or addition to a salad.
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet with sides
- 1 oven
- 1 paring knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 fresh beets
- 2 T olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash beets and remove greens.
- Cut ends off of beets and peel.
- Cut beets into 1" pieces and add to a mixing bowl.
- Mix in olive oil and salt and pepper.
- Spread beets onto parchment paper, leaving space between them to roast.
- Add to preheated oven and roast for 40-50 minutes. Be careful not to let them dry out too much.
- Serve as a side or great addition to your favorite salad.
Notes
Roasted beets bring out the sugars to provide a great candied side. Use them as a favorite side dish or an addition to a salad.