Oven Roasted Whole Beets Without Foil
Roasted whole beets without foil is one of the easiest methods to cook this versatile root vegetable. Sweet, earthy, tender, they are great for salads, sandwiches, sides and more.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish
Ingredients
- 5 small beets, rinsed and dried
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
- ½-1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with some parchment paper.
- Drizzle with olive oil and use your hands to ensure they are well-coated. Arrange the beets on a prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle them generously with some salt.
- Place the beets in the preheated oven. Roast for about 40-60 minutes, depending on their size. The beets are done when they are fork-tender.
- Once cooked, remove the beets from the oven and allow them to cool down. Now, you can peel, slice and serve them warm or refrigerate for later use. If you prefer, you can leave the skins on, they are edible.
Notes
Size: when roasting whole beets, choose smaller or medium size roots. They will take less time to cook. Larger ones may take more than one hour.
Wrap up: although I prefer a no foil method, if you like beets more steamed and tender, you can wrap them in foil before cooking.
Seasoning: besides salt, you can season them with herbs and spices you like.
Nutrition
Serving: 1small beetCalories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 10.8gProtein: 1.7gFat: 2.3gSodium: 282.2mgFiber: 3.3gSugar: 7.5g
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