Roasted Beets Recipe - How To Roast Beets

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while being neutral in flavor.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar adds acidity without the sweetness of balsamic.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with a different flavor profile.

Peel the outside of the beets.

Cut the beets into chunks or slices as desired.

Place the cut beets in a dish.

Add olive oil over the beets, using an amount based on preference.

Add oregano, basil, and black pepper to the beets, adjusting amounts to taste.

Add salt to the mixture.

Use hands to mix the beets and seasonings together.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Transfer the beets to the oven and roast for at least 1 hour, covered with foil for the first 45 minutes.

After 45 minutes, check the tenderness of the beets; if not tender, mix them and return to the oven without foil for another 30 minutes.

Check for caramelization on the beets after the additional 30 minutes.

Let the beets cool slightly before plating and tasting.

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