Roasted Baby Beets

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Roasted Baby Beets
45 min.
10
116kcal

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Are you looking for a vibrant and delicious side dish that will elevate your next meal? Look no further than our Roasted Baby Beets! These tiny nutritional powerhouses not only add a stunning splash of color to your plate, but they also come packed with flavor and health benefits. Perfectly tender, sweet, and earthy, baby beets are the star of this simple yet impressive recipe that is sure to impress family and friends alike.

The roasting process enhances their natural sweetness, while the addition of aromatic rosemary and a touch of rich butter and olive oil brings out their best qualities. This dish is vegetarian and gluten-free, making it an excellent choice for any gathering, whether it’s a cozy dinner at home or a festive celebration with loved ones. With just under 120 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that aligns perfectly with a balanced diet.

Simple yet sophisticated, Roasted Baby Beets are incredibly versatile. You can serve them warm or cold, and they pair beautifully with a wide range of main dishes. Plus, they can even be prepared a day in advance, making your mealtime prep even easier. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your palate with this delightful side dish that's both beautiful and incredibly delicious!

Ingredients

  • 30  baby beets rinsed trimmed unpeeled (each)
  • 1.5 tablespoons butter 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • large rosemary sprigs fresh for garnish

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place beets in roasting pan.
  3. Add 4 rosemary sprigs and enough water to barely cover beets. Cover pan tightly with foil. Roast beets until tender, about 50 minutes.
  4. Transfer beets to work surface. Peel while still warm; place on rimmed baking sheet. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter with oil in small saucepan.
  6. Pour over beets on sheet; toss to coat.
  7. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  8. Bake until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
  9. Transfer to bowl.
  10. Garnish with additional rosemary sprigs and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories116kcal
Protein6.63%
Fat54.37%
Carbs39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.4
Glycemic Load
5.32
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.1373913208752%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.47mg
Quercetin
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:116.21kcal
5.81%
Fat:7.34g
11.29%
Saturated Fat:1.87g
11.68%
Carbohydrates:11.84g
3.95%
Net Carbohydrates:8.34g
3.03%
Sugar:8.32g
9.24%
Cholesterol:4.51mg
1.51%
Sodium:109.65mg
4.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.01g
4.02%
Folate:134.57µg
33.64%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.43%
Fiber:3.5g
14%
Potassium:402.98mg
11.51%
Vitamin C:6.11mg
7.41%
Magnesium:28.7mg
7.17%
Vitamin E:0.88mg
5.84%
Iron:1.04mg
5.78%
Phosphorus:49.97mg
5%
Copper:0.09mg
4.67%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.19%
Vitamin K:3.64µg
3.47%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.97%
Zinc:0.44mg
2.91%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.56%
Calcium:21.51mg
2.15%
Vitamin A:104.76IU
2.1%
Vitamin B3:0.42mg
2.08%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
1.96%
Selenium:0.88µg
1.26%
Source:Epicurious