Honey-Roasted Beets
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20-25 mins
Servings
6
Earthy beets turn sweet and tender when they’re roasted in this healthy beets recipe. Preheating your baking sheet speeds up the roasting time and gives the outside of the beets a quick and flavorful sear. Honey and lemon juice add sweet and tangy notes.
https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/280809/honey-roasted-beets/
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or canola oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 pounds medium beets, peeled, halved and cut into small wedges
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
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Place a large rimmed baking sheet in the oven. Preheat to 425°F.
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Stir oil, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add beets and toss well to coat. Transfer the beets to the hot baking sheet and roast until almost tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and drizzle with honey and lemon juice, tossing to coat. Continue roasting until tender, about 5 minutes more.
Notes
Courtesy of Carolyn Casner, Eating Well Kitchen
