Roasted Beets and Onions

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Roasted Beets and Onions
1500 min.
12
35kcal

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If you’re looking for a vibrant and nutritious side dish to complement any meal, look no further than these Roasted Beets and Onions. This delightful recipe showcases the natural sweetness of earthy, nutrient-rich beets alongside the tender, caramelized flavor of boiling onions. Perfectly suited for vegetarians and vegans alike, this gluten-free and dairy-free dish is not only healthy but also incredibly satisfying.

The bright colors of red and golden beets add a stunning visual appeal to your table, making this dish not just a treat for the palate but also a feast for the eyes. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, roasting these vegetables transforms their flavors into something truly spectacular. The roasting process enhances their natural sugars, resulting in a deliciously sweet and savory combination that pairs well with a variety of main dishes.

Additionally, the convenience of preparing this dish a day in advance means less stress for you and more time to enjoy the company of your guests. Bringing the roasted beets and onions to room temperature before serving allows all those wonderful flavors to shine. This recipe is not just a side dish; it’s an invitation to celebrate the wonderful flavors of fresh vegetables in a way that everyone can enjoy. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet elegant dish!

Ingredients

  • 12  beets mixed red trimmed (preferably and golden; 4 lb)
  • inch onion white red boiling

Equipment

  • oven
  • pot
  • aluminum foil
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F.
  2. Blanch onions in a large pot of boiling water 1 minute, then drain. Trim and peel.
  3. Tightly wrap onions and beets in double layers of foil to make 5 packages (2 of onions and 3 of beets) and roast until tender, 30 to 40 minutes for onions and about 1 hour for beets.
  4. When beets and onions are cool enough to handle, discard foil. Slip off skins and stems from beets and cut into wedges.
  5. •Beets and onions may be roasted 1 day ahead. Cool, then chill separately in sealed plastic bags. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories35kcal
Protein13.93%
Fat3.31%
Carbs82.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.58
Glycemic Load
3.55
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.7530434753584%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.3mg
Isorhamnetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:35.34kcal
1.77%
Fat:0.14g
0.21%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.14%
Carbohydrates:7.86g
2.62%
Net Carbohydrates:5.56g
2.02%
Sugar:5.55g
6.17%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:63.97mg
2.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.32g
2.65%
Folate:89.42µg
22.36%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.5%
Fiber:2.3g
9.2%
Potassium:266.81mg
7.62%
Vitamin C:4.03mg
4.89%
Magnesium:18.88mg
4.72%
Iron:0.66mg
3.65%
Phosphorus:32.86mg
3.29%
Copper:0.06mg
3.08%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.76%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.93%
Zinc:0.29mg
1.92%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.7%
Vitamin B3:0.27mg
1.37%
Calcium:13.17mg
1.32%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.27%
Source:Epicurious