Description
Honey-roasted beets showcase Mediterranean culinary magic with earthy sweetness and caramelized edges. Golden-kissed root vegetables emerge tender and glistening, promising a delectable side dish that elevates simple ingredients into something extraordinary for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) medium beets, peeled, halved, and cut into small wedges
Oil Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) avocado oil or canola oil
Seasoning and Finishing Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 grams) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (0.5 grams) ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 425°F (220°C) and position a large rimmed baking sheet inside to become scorching hot.
- Create a seasoning mixture by combining olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Gently tumble the beet wedges into the seasoned oil, ensuring each piece receives a thorough, even coating.
- Extract the preheated baking sheet from the oven with caution and distribute the oil-coated beet wedges in a single, uncrowded layer.
- Roast the beets for 20-25 minutes, monitoring their tenderness and allowing them to develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Carefully withdraw the baking sheet and elegantly drizzle pure honey and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the partially roasted beets.
- Toss the beets delicately to ensure comprehensive honey and citrus coverage.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue roasting for an additional 5 minutes until the beets reach perfect succulence and a glistening finish.
- Transfer the honey-roasted beets to a serving platter, ready to be savored as a delectable side dish.
Notes
- Preheating the baking sheet ensures crispy, evenly roasted beets with a delightful caramelized exterior.
- Tossing beets in oil before roasting helps them absorb seasonings and develop a rich, glossy finish.
- Drizzling honey and lemon juice midway through roasting creates a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess.
- This method transforms earthy beets into a gourmet side dish with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
- Roasting at high temperature brings out the natural sugars in beets, creating a tender and intensely flavorful result.
- Serve warm as a vibrant and nutritious accompaniment to any main course, showcasing the beets’ beautiful deep color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg