Easy Roasted Beets in Foil, Step-By-Step Recipe

Roasted beets in foil on a baking sheet.

Easy Roasted Beets in Foil, Step-By-Step Recipe

Mallory

This is the most simple method to cook beets - Roasted Beets in Foil! If you enjoy the inherently sweet and slightly earthy taste of beets, but can never quite get them right at home, you have to try this recipe! All that stands between you and this nutrient powerhouse is a few basic ingredients, tin foil, a baking sheet, and 5 minutes of prep! They’ll spend an hour in the oven getting nice and tender in their little foil packets. Don’t miss the trick for removing the skin with less mess. 🙂

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Course appetizers and side dishes

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

1 Cutting Board
1 Kitchen Knife
1 Baking Sheet or baking dish
4 sheets of aluminum foil

Ingredients

6 beets, small to medium sized or 4 large
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt more to taste
dash black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to high heat of 400 ℉ (200°C). Wash beets well. On a cutting board, cut off the leaves if still attached. Then cut off the ends of the beets with a sharp knife. If using large beets, cut them in half to help them cook a bit faster. If using smaller beets, no need to cut them before cooking.
Coat the beets in extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Wrap each beet in a large piece of foil. Each beet will have its own piece of aluminum foil.
Place each foil packet with a wrapped beet inside on a baking sheet or baking dish in a single layer and roast in the oven for 45-60 minutes. Cooking time will depend on the size of the beets. Small beets will take about 45 minutes, medium beets about 50 minutes, and large beets will take around an hour.
When the beets are easily pierced with a fork, remove them from the hot oven and let the wrapped beets cool to room temperature. Then, with a paper towel or under cold running water, gently remove the beet skins. Once you have removed the skin, slice or dice the beets to your preferred size.
Hint: remove the beet skins after the beets have cooked and cooled for at least 10 minutes. The skin should peel off easily!

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Notes

Expert Tips

Be careful when handling beets because their juice will stain. The easiest way to remove the skin from the roasted beets in foil is to gently do so with a paper towel or under cool water once the cooked beets have cooled.
Make sure that the beets are around the same size so that they will cook evenly.

Storage

Refrigerator - store leftover beets in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Freezer - you can store cooked beets in an airtight, freezer-friendly container for up to 6 months. To thaw the beets, put them in the refrigerator overnight.

Additional Nutrition Information

While healthy means something different to everyone, roasted beets in foil are a nutrient-rich option. Beets contain several important nutrients including dietary fiber for gut health, plant protein, and several vitamins and minerals - copper, manganese, folate, and vitamin C to name a few. Beets also contain antioxidants and are a low-calorie food.

Dietitian Tip

Beets contain nutrients called betalains, plant pigments with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. And recent research study presented in the Journal of Human Hypertension showed that both beetroot juice and cooked beets were effective at improving blood pressure and reducing inflammation in the body. The best way to ensure you'll eat nutrient-rich foods like beets is by making them easy to prepare and delicious with recipes like this one!

For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

Keyword 5 ingredients or less, dairy free, gluten free, no added sugars, vegan

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