Oven Roasted Beats - Longbourn Farm (2024)

Oven roasted beets are incredibly easy to prepare and the whole family will love them! This simple recipe takes bland to delicious and everyone is a beet lover after they try it!

You’ll love this Roasted Beet Recipe!

Last year for the CSA I had at my farm, I planted one whole raised planter box of red beets and a half box of golden beets. Everyone was unsure if they wanted to take any the first pickup day, so the next week I made this recipe for everyone to try – it was ahuge hit!!

I ended up planting a second beet crop because they were so popular. When I say this oven roasted beet recipe is delicious I mean it’sdelicious! When I say this oven roasted beet recipe will convert anyone to be a beet lover, I meananyone.

The bonus is how easy it is to prepare! But let’s be real, when the word “simple” is in your tagline, “easy” is kind of your middle name. Or “lazy.” You pick. 🙂

I’ll stick with easy.

Why this Roasted Beets Recipe is the best

I have tried a few different methods for cooking beets, and roasting is by far my favorite. It’s the least intensive for work and cleanup and if this is your first time cooking a beet {did you Google “how to cook a beet” to get here??} I promise you this oven roasted method won’t disappoint.

We reviewed above that this recipe starts out with you roasting the beets whole and then peeling them. After that, you roughly chop them, stick them back on the sheet tray, add the rest of the ingredients and then make an important life choice.

Just kidding. It’s only an important dinnertime choice.

You can put them back in the oven to roast for about 10 minutes, this seals those flavors in, melds them together and heats the beets back through.

Alternatively, you can toss them with the remaining ingredients and serve it room temp – salad style. I like both, most people I’ve served them too prefer the heated-back-through version. Either way, these make a perfect side dish or even an addition to a salad you’d like to make more hearty.

I love the versatility and beauty of this simple vegetable. They are one of my favorite’s to grow and eat! I actually toss them in most recipes that use root veggies – roasts, beef stew, soups, and even my homemade marinara sauce for a little sweetness.

What is Beetroot?

First things first, beets and beetroot are the same. Beets are a root vegetable, just like carrots or parsnips or radish and sometimes they are referred to as beetroot. So you might see recipes for roast beetroot or oven roasted beetroot, it’s all the same thing. Just a good ol’ beet.

What do Oven Roasted Beets taste like?

Roasted beets are a root vegetable, similar to carrots. They are earthy and slightly sweet. Roasting them brings out the sweetness.

How to peel Beets

The second most important question about beets {or beetroot as we now know!} how do I peel a beet??? I will tell you. And it won’t even look like you murdered a small animal in your kitchen after you’re finished. {Just laugh, it was a funnyjoke and you know it.}

Don’t.Ha!

But for real, don’t even get out that vegetable peeler. The easiest way to peel beets is to actually do it after you roast them. In this recipe, I have you roast the beets washed, unpeeled, and whole {if they aren’t gigantic}.

This is becausethe easiest way to peel beetroot is to roast it, give it a little ice bath, and then simplyrub the skin off with a paper towel. It comesright off and takes about 30 seconds per beet.

Next important question, how do I get this red stainoff???? Don’t worry. Wash your hands and any tools that are stained in cold water fairly quickly after using them and it will come right off. Follow up with the usual hot water/soap wash and even your hands won’t look like they belong in a crime scene.

Roasted Beets Recipe ingredients

• Whole beets
• Olive oil
• Honey
• Balsamic vinegar
• Rosemary
• Thyme
• Pepper
• Salt
• Feta cheese
• Bacon

How to Roast Beets in the Oven

1. Preheat oven to 425ºF.
2. Wash beets and trim long leaves to about 1 inch above the beetroot, if necessary.
3. Wrap the beets individually in foil. If the beets are very large, slice them in half and wrap the halves individually in foil.
4. Bake until fork tender, this takes about 45 minutes for medium-sized beets.
5. Let cool so you can handle them, or put them in an ice bath (see note) to cool more quickly.
6. Once beets are cool enough to handle, rub the skin with a paper towel and it will come right off.
7. Trim the tops and bottoms and cut into bite-sized pieces.
8. Toss with remaining ingredients.
9. Bake an additional 10 minutes to heat through, or serve room temperature.

How long to Roast Beets

Medium-sized beets will take approximately 45 minutes to roast at 425°F. If you’re using the ice bath method to remove the skins, add on 10 minutes to heat back through.

‌Smaller beets can be ready in just 25 minutes while larger beets may take up to an hour. Older beets can also take longer to cook than fresh ones. You’ll know they’re done when you can easily pierce the skin with a fork.

Tips for Roasting Beets in Oven

Once you taste how good these beets are, you won’t want them any other way! Here are a few tips to help your roasted beets turn out perfect every time:

• ‌Use Fresh Beets:If possible, opt for fresh beets as they’ll have a better taste and texture. They’ll also roast quicker than older ones!
• Choose Similar-Sized Beets:Beets that are roughly the same size will cook evenly and be done at the same time. Cut larger beets in half if the rest of your beets are smaller.
• Don’t Peel Before Roasting:Other than making it easier to remove the skin, roasting the beets with the skin on will give them a deeper, more concentrated flavor and can make them taste even sweeter.

Always Wash and Dry Your Beets:Wash off any dirt and dry the beets before wrapping them in foil. This will prevent any dirt or grit from getting into them while they cook!

What to serve with this Roasted Beet Recipe

Roasted beets are amazing on a salad with balsamic vinaigrette. Roasted beets also pair well with beef tenderloin, oven roast brisket, or steakhouse mashed potatoes.

How to store Oven Roasted Beets

How long do roasted beets last in the fridge?

Roasted beets will last in the fridge for up to five days.

Can I freeze roasted beets?

No, roasted beets won’t keep well in the freezer. They will turn mushy or mealy if they are in the freezer.

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