The Best Way to Cook Beets (Seriously Good)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutrient-dense and often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile with a higher smoke point.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice brightens flavors and is often more accessible.

Cut off the stems and roots of the beets.

Peel the upper portion of the skin if it looks scaly.

Cut the beets into 1-inch chunks.

Drizzle canola oil over the beets and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and onion powder.

Toss the beets to coat them evenly with oil and seasonings.

Line a shallow aluminum sheet pan with parchment paper.

Spread the beets on the parchment-lined pan.

Bake in a 425°F oven for 20 minutes.

Stir the beets and return them to the oven for another 20 minutes.

Check for doneness with a fork; if needed, bake for an additional 10 minutes.

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