Roasted golden beets are delicious and have many health benefits. Their vibrant color and earthy flavor bring color and taste to any dish. This post will teach you everything you need to know about roasted golden beets and their health benefits.
How to Roast Golden Beets
Ingredients:
- Roast 4-5 medium-sized golden beets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red wine vinegar
Instructions:
- Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roasting at a high temperature helps caramelize the beets’ natural sugars, enhancing their flavor.
- Prepare the Beets: Wash the beets thoroughly to remove dirt. Trim the tops and bottoms off. Dry them with a clean towel or paper towel.
- Season the Beets: Place the beet pieces on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss them to ensure they’re evenly coated.
- Roast the Beets: Wrap foil individually around them and spread them in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until they’re fork-tender.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once roasted, let them cool down a bit. Be careful. They will be extremely hot. Once cooled, take a paper towel and gently peel the skin off. Golden beets can be served cold, warm, or at room temperature. They make a great side dish or salad.
Red Beets vs Golden Beets
You’re probably thinking, what is the difference between golden beets and red beets? Golden beets are sweeter than red beets and have less of an earthy flavor. They also won’t discolor your hands. Both beets have the same nutritional value, adding plenty of essential vitamins and minerals to your diet.
Health benefits of beets
Beets contain a high concentration of nitrates, which can help support heart health by lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. They also boost athletic performance by increasing stamina and reducing fatigue. Beets may improve digestive health, keep you regular, and prevent digestive conditions such as constipation, IBS, and diverticulitis.
Roasting golden beets is a simple technique that brings out the best in this root vegetable. If you are looking for other great salad recipes, please try this homemade Coleslaw Recipe or a Chickpea salad with Dijon mustard.
This blog post is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. I am not a physician, and this food blog is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, a medical professional, or any other qualified professional.
Roasted Golden Beets
Equipment
- Foil
- Large Bowl
- Chef Knife
- Paper Towels
- Cutting board
- Cookie sheet
Ingredients
- 3 Golden Beets
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh Cracked Pepper to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Flat Leaf Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Clean and trim the beets, drying well with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, add beets, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and salt and pepper.
- Cover each beet completely with foil and place in a baking pan. Bake for 40-45 mins. Once roasted, let the beets sit for 10 mins, and then begin peeling the rough skin off with a paper towel until you are left with a shiny clean interior.
- Cut the beets into a half-moon shape and add red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste. If you can, refrigerate for about an hour. Then serve. Add parsley for garnish.