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roasted beet in foil

How To Roast Whole Beets In Foil & Without Foil

Learn how to roast whole beets in the oven that have a perfect texture and deep earthy flavor in just a few easy steps. This guide includes the best ways to make roasted beets using both the foil and covered-dish methods, plus a handy time chart.
Author: Kim Grimmett
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 4 varies

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 3 - 6 Whole Beets
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
  • Sea Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Trim the beet greens, leaving about 1 inch of the stem attached to prevent "bleeding" while roasting. Scrub the bulbs thoroughly under cold water to remove dirt.
  • If using foil, place each beet on a square of aluminum foil. Drizzle with oil and a pinch of salt. Fold the foil up tightly around the beets. Place the foil wrapped beets on a rimmed baking sheet.
    If roasting without foil, place prepared beets in an oven safe glass baking dish or Dutch oven. Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bottom of the dish. Cover tightly with a lid.
  • Put the baking sheet or dish into the oven. Roast until a paring knife slides easily into the center of the largest beet. This will take about 40 to 60 minutes depending on the size of the beets. (see the chart above)
  • When done remove the beets from the oven. If using foil, do not unwrap yet. Let the beets rest for 10 minutes. This allows the steam to loosen the skins, making them incredibly easy to peel.
  • After about 10 minutes, hold the warm beets over a paper towel or the sink. Use the paper towel to rub the skin in one direction; it should slide right off in strips.
  • Slice or cube and serve immediately, or store for later. Roasted beets will keep for up to 5 days when stored in an airtight container in fridge. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

Notes

  1. Wear nitrile cooking gloves while peeling to prevent "pink fingers."
  2. If the skin is stuck, the beets likely needed 5-10 more minutes of roasting.
  3. Nutrition facts are an estimate and can vary based on the beets themselves as well as how much oil and salt you use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1medium beet | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword whole roasted beets
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