Published 2/24/2023
Delicious Beets Recipe
You’ve done it. You’ve bought a bunch of fresh beets instead of the canned ones you normally buy. Congratulations! But now you’re wondering how you get from A to B, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Here’s a secret: cooking beets is actually quite simple! And guess what? You don’t even have to PEEL your beets for this easy recipe. All you need is a bit of prep, then wrap ’em up in some tin foil and roast them in the oven — that’s it!
All Things Roasted Beets
What You Need to Roast Beets
Beets: you can use medium or large beets; just be sure that the size of the beets are relatively the same for even cooking.Olive oil: oil helps the seasoning adhere to the beets and gives them extra flavor.Salt & pepper: we kept it simple and used salt and pepper to season our beets, but feel free to season them as you wish!
Shopping for Beets – How to Pick the Best Beets
To get the best quality beets, pick beets that are hard, not soft or squishy. If available, choose beets that still have their big leaves attached. Some of these include fiber, potassium, folate, magnesium, and vitamin C. Here are just a few of beets’ top nutrients:
Low in caloriesHigh in vitamins and mineralsHelp lower blood pressureCan improve athletic performanceFight inflammationCan improve digestive and brain health
It’ll be a better bang for your buck as the leafy green will make a great addition to stir-fries, pasta dishes, or any other dish that could use some greens.
How to Roast Beets
Learn how to roast beets with this super simple tutorial!
PREHEAT OVEN
Preheat the oven to 400ºF and cut an 8 x 8-inch piece of tin foil (these measurements don’t have to be exact, the tin foil just has to seal around the beet).
PREP BEETS
Next, rinse the beet under water and cut off the root end of the beet with a sharp knife, and then cut the beet into fourths. Set the beet in the center of the tin foil and drizzle the beet with olive oil and season it with salt and pepper.
WRAP IT UP
Wrap the tin foil tightly around the beet and place the beet on a baking sheet. Pro Tip: we like to place our tin-foil-wrapped beets on a baking sheet just in case the tin foil leaks.
ROAST & PEEL
Roast the beat for 30-40 minutes (depending on how large the beet is) or until each beet is fork tender. Remove the beets from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before carefully peeling off the skin. The beet skins should come off fairly easily while the beets are still warm. Serve your beets and enjoy!
Seasoning Ideas
Rather not use only salt and pepper? Feel free to use any other fun spices and herbs to jazz up your beets, including:
Spices
allspicecumincinnamonpaprikacaraway seedscurry
Herbs
thymetarragondillparsleymintbasilcoriander
Serving Suggestions
The slightly sweet and earthy flavor of beets tastes fantastic with many kinds of meats, veggies, grains, and starches. Here are some of our favorite recipes on Fit Foodie Finds that pair deliciously with beets: Roasted Beet Pasta
Meats
Lemon Chicken SkilletAir Fryer SalmonAir Fryer Pork Chops
Veggies
Arugula SaladOven Roasted AsparagusGrilled Mexican Street CornBalsamic Sea Salt Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Grains & Starches
Roasted Beet PastaQuinoaWild RiceCheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Top Tips
This recipe can be doubled, tripled, or quadrupled. It’s so easy to cook beets in bulk and store them in the refrigerator for later. Don’t skip the tin foil. We cook the beets in tin foil because they stay moist and cook faster. Season to your liking. Beets are delicious with a simple salt and pepper seasoning, but feel free to use any of our other recommendations depending on what you’re serving your roasted beets alongside.
Storage
Allow your cooked beets to cool completely. Then, transfer into an airtight container or wrap tightly with foil or plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. To freeze your beets, store them in a freezer-safe, airtight container in the freezer for up to 8 months.
Is it better to freeze beets raw or cooked?
We recommend cooking the beets before storing them in the freezer. Freezing raw beets will cause the beets to lose their freshness and become grainy.
Root Veggie Recipes
Roasted Beet PastaInstant Pot Sweet Potato Carrot Ginger SoupBaked Potatoes in FoilCaramelized OnionsGrilled CarrotsHealthy Beet Brownies
