Blog Rocking Beets! Cute name for simple, basic roasted beets, huh? That was the hubby’s creative input. For the record, he’s one of them beet haters.
I suppose beets are a bit of an acquired taste. People love them or hate them. Their flavor is described as earthy, which I get, but they also have a sweet and almost tangy taste to them. I love them raw, juiced, steamed, pickled and roasted, of course.
As you get to know me better, you’ll learn that I have a deep affection for roasted root veggies. The beauty of it all – a little olive oil, salt and a hot oven is all it takes to transform a plain old root into a lovely vegetable. Tender on the outside, caramelized with a little bite of crisp on the outside – that’s a root vegetable at it’s finest.
Roasting is a perfectly simple way to prepare beets. Make sure you wear a pair of gloves unless you want to share your love of beets for all to see with your crimson stained hands. I scrub, peel and quarter the beets. The latter two are optional.
I usually roast veggies at 375° – 400°. This temperature range has always worked best for me. I toss and flip the veggies a few times, but if I forget them for a bit, things don’t start to burn. You can certainly roast at higher temps and reduced times, just keep a closer eye on the veggies and flip more often.
I love these beets served as is. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar also compliments them nicely. My daughters and I love beets, so I tend to make them as a snack for us.
Tis’ the season for fresh veggies. I love Lancaster County – I’m surrounded by farms and roadside produce stands. Everything is so fresh, delicious and cheap – there’s no reason not to go veggie crazy! So expect to see a lot more veggie recipes the next few months : )
Thanks for stopping by!
-Amanda-
- 1 pound beets (approx)
- 3 - 4 tablespoon olive oil
- Freshly ground sea salt
- Balsamic vinegar (optional)
- Preheat oven to 375°
- Wash, peel and quarter beets. I keep it tidy and wear gloves when playing with beets. I'm not rocking red stained hands.
- Place beets on cookie sheet covered in aluminum foil. Drizzle olive oil over beets, toss until coated.
- Generously salt beets.
- Bake for 70 - 85 minutes or until beets are fork tender and nicely caramelized. Flip a few times during cooking, add a bit more oil if beets seem to be drying out.
- Lightly drizzle balsamic vinegar over beets if desired. Enjoy!
I’ve never had beets before, what do they taste like? 🙂
A lot of people ask this! They’re kind of hard to explain – they have a flavor all of their own. My daughter says they’re like a sweet and sour carrot lol. They do have a bit of an earthy flavor. So hard to describe….