Description
This vibrant and healthy Roasted Beetroot and Garlic recipe offers a deliciously earthy flavor with sweet undertones from roasted beets and caramelized garlic. Perfect as a side dish, salad topper, or grain bowl addition, it’s easy to prepare and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 medium beets (trimmed and scrubbed)
- 1 head of garlic (top sliced off to expose cloves)
Seasonings and Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
Garnish
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for roasting.
- Wrap Vegetables: Individually wrap each beet in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle the garlic head with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, wrap it in foil as well, and place it alongside the beets on the sheet.
- Roast: Roast the beets and garlic for 45–60 minutes, or until the beets are tender when pierced with a fork and the garlic cloves are soft.
- Cool and Peel: Allow the roasted beets to cool slightly. Using a paper towel, rub off the skins, which should come off easily after roasting.
- Prepare Beets and Garlic: Slice or cube the peeled beets and place them into a bowl. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and lightly mash them with a fork.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the mashed garlic to the beets. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and balsamic vinegar if using. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss and Garnish: Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired.
- Serve: Serve the roasted beetroot and garlic warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
Notes
- Use golden or striped beets instead of red for a colorful variation.
- This dish works great as a side, a salad topper, or mixed into grain bowls for extra flavor.
- Roasted garlic mellows in flavor, making it mild and sweet—ideal for those sensitive to raw garlic.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
