These roasted beets are for everyone! If you already love beetroots, I think you’ll be a big fan of this foil-free, no-peeling-required roasted beet recipe. If you don’t enjoy beets (yet), this roasting method just might change your mind.
These roasted beets feature lightly caramelized, tender-but-not-quite-crisp exteriors and deep, condensed flavor. I don’t love beets in all applications, but these? I have to stop myself from devouring the whole pan before dinner.
With this method, simply scrub the beets well before baking. No need to peel before or after baking. The skin, which is perfectly edible, just seems to disappear during the baking process.
The trick to pan-roasted beets is to drop the temperature a bit. I always roast potatoes, Brussels sprouts, carrots, and pretty much all the other veggies at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
For beets, since we don’t want crispy outsides (tender is nicer), we’ll roast at 375 degrees. Easy!
Watch How to Roast Beets
How to Serve Roasted Beets
Enjoy these roasted beets as a simple side dish, or gussy them up as I did in the first photo (I used fresh dill, chives, goat cheese and a thick balsamic vinegar).
You can also serve them as a component within your meal, or on top of a hearty salad. You’ll find some suggestions below to help you improvise.
Flavors that pair well with roasted beets:
- Arugula and other bold greens, including collard greens
- Avocado
- Balsamic vinegar, as well as red wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar
- Black pepper
- Carrots
- Creamy cheese and dairy, including feta, goat cheese, blue cheese, ricotta, crème fraîche, sour cream and plain yogurt
- Fennel
- Fresh herbs, including dill, basil, chives, mint, parsley, cilantro, tarragon and thyme
- Honey and maple syrup
- Lemon and orange
- Lentils (here’s how to cook them)
- Nuts and seeds, including pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans, pine nuts, pepitas and sunflower seeds
- Onions, especially green, red and shallots
More Irresistible Beet Recipes
- Colorful Beet Salad with Carrot, Quinoa & Spinach
- Gaby’s Roasted Beets and Labneh
- Simple Beet, Arugula and Feta Salad with Hilary’s Balsamic Thyme Dressing
Craving more roasted veggies?
Roasting vegetables is a simple art. Here are quite a few delicious options:
- Roasted Asparagus
- Roasted Broccoli (Plus Four Variations)
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Roasted Carrots (Three Ways)
- Roasted Cauliflower (Four Ways)
- Roasted Green Beans
- Roasted Potatoes
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Please let me know how your beets turn out in the comments! I love hearing from you.
Perfect Roasted Beets
- Author:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Learn how to roast beets with this simple recipe! No foil here. For best flavor, slice the beets and roast them on a pan, as you would other vegetables. Recipe yields 4 side servings and fits perfectly on a half-sheet pan.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds beets (about 3 large or 5 small-to-medium)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up. Scrub the beets well with a vegetable brush under running water (no need to peel them at any point).
- Using a sharp chef’s knife, slice off the base of each beet to create a flat surface, and slice off the skinny pointy ends as well. Place each beet with its flat side against the cutting board and slice the beets in half, then slice the beets into wedges of even thickness, about ½ to ¾-inch thick on the widest edge.
- Place the beet wedges on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the beets with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt. Toss until the beets are evenly coated, then arrange them in a single layer across the pan.
- Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, tossing halfway, until you’re able to pierce through the beets with a fork with light pressure. Season with additional salt, to taste, if desired, and serve.
Notes
Yield notes: If you’re roasting less than 1 ½ pounds of beets at a time, your beets will have more room around them and may finish roasting a bit sooner. If you want to double the recipe, I’d suggest using two baking sheets in the lower and upper thirds of the oven, swapping the pan positions after tossing.
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MariadelPilar
Thank You for your amazing recipes We enjoyed it
Judy11
Are the beets cooked and served with the skins on? I usually take the easy way out and cook them in the pressure cooker. It’s quick and skins peel off in a flash. But my favorite way to eat beets is usually pickled. They hold well in the fridge that which is especially helpful since hubby refuses to even try a beet.
Kate
Hi Judy! No need to peel the beets when they are prepared in this manner. I just scrub them well with a vegetable brush before baking and don’t notice the skin at all. Your pickled beets sound wonderful!
Patti C
I just received your cookbook and love it! The vegetarian chili is 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ Your photography is gorgeous!!!
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Kate
Thank you so much, Patti! I hope you find many new favorite recipes in the book. :)
Ivory
My dad use to eat this when I was a little girl. He would always have a jar of beets in the refrigerator. I never liked the taste of them, but I would be willing to give them a try again. Why, because yours looks amazing. Thanks for sharing
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Kate
Hi Ivory! I think these beets just might turn you into a beet fan. :)
Pam Treffehn
I like to roast my beets whole, then cube for pickled beets etc….
Is it better to roast them at 375 as well? I’ve also tried steaming them in my instant pot – and they turn out pretty good~
Kate
Hi Pam! I haven’t tried roasting beets whole. If you’re pleased with how your whole roasted beets turn out, I don’t know that dropping the temperature is necessary (it will take longer). If you try it, I’d love to hear how they compare!
Charles Matthews
Kate, you had me at roasted. I never appreciated beets until I lived in England (beetroot). It’s a superfood. Roasted beets are wonderful! Have you ever had a pickled beet and cheese sandwich? (Great UK recipe). Thanks for all you do, Kate.
Kate
Charles, thank you for your note! No, I’ve never had a pickled beet and cheese sandwich, but that sounds FANTASTIC! I will look for a recipe for that so I can try it. :)
Dave
Sliced pickled beetroot is a staple of the UK pantry. It goes with pretty much anything that is essentially fatty (so cheese, pork, corned beef) but works extremely well with oily fish, so salmon, tuna and lake trout.
Thanks for this recipe. Boiling beets is a Brit staple so doing something different will make a change
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Kristen
Beets are so underappreciated. Love this roasting technique! Usually I steam-bake my beets and sometimes they turn out a bit mushy; I really like your approach here. Thank you!
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Kate
Thank you, Kristen! Please report back on how you like these. They are my favorite!
Nathalie
I will definitely try this method next time I make the Best Veggie Burger from the Northstar cafe, Columbus OH (recipe you can find on The Kitchn website – have you ever heard about this AMAZING burger?!). It sounds way shorter than the whole-piece-roasting method: sometimes the beets I get at the farmers market weigh over 1 kg/2lbs!
Thanks, Kate!
Kate
Hi Nathalie! Yep, this method would definitely be faster. Hope it works great for the burgers. I haven’t tried that recipe, but I fairly recently tried and failed to create my own beet veggie burger, so I’ll have to try that one for insight! Thank you for sharing!
Leslie
Do we peel the beets? is the skin edible after roasting?
Kate
Hi Leslie! No need to peel the beets at any point. I truly can’t tell it’s there after the beets are roasted, and it’s perfectly edible.
VanStealth
Do you eat the skin? No mention of peeling after roasting.
Kate
Hi Van! Sorry, I wrote about that within the recipe but will clarify earlier within the post. No need to peel these beets at any point. They are perfectly edible with the peel (you won’t even notice it).
Pia Sillem
It turned out really well, thank you!
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Kate
I’m so glad! Thank you, Pia.
Bethy
Finally! Someone who actually made this! Thanks for the positive feedback, it encourages me to actually try this… and I will post my review as well!
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Kate
I hope you love them, Bethy!
Ashwini Vaidya
Excited to try this recipe! Do you keep the peel on while roasting? If so, do you peel it off before serving?
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Kate
Hi there! I don’t think that peeling the beets is necessary at any point. I just scrub the beets well with a vegetable brush. I don’t even notice the peel when I’m eating the roasted beets!
Patt
I love beets, roasting brings out their earthy flavour, but I particularly enjoy them pickled and served with a salad. My mum would preserve them and they’d sit all winter on the shelf, then when summer came around I’d devour them. Beetroot relish is also a favourite. Guess I just love beetroot. Thanks for posting Kate.
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Kate
Hey Patt! You’re in good company in the comments here. I’ve heard from several people who love pickled beets and I’m looking forward to trying them! Have a great day!
Darius Koenig
I’m not a fan of aluminum foil either, so I use a small covered enameled cast iron Dutch oven, no oil needed. I clean the beets, leave them whole and can fit 3 good-sized beets in the Dutch oven. Usually takes about an hour at 400 degrees. I read somewhere that it’s important to get some steaming action during the roasting to prevent drying out and to ensure they cook all the way through. When they are done (fork goes through) I can easily peel or leave the skin on. I also throw in a few beet stems into the Dutch oven as an added bonus.
Kate
Thank you for sharing!
Tristin @ Home Cooked Harvest
I am obsessed with beets! Weirdly enough, I even loved them as a child. There is something about that earthy flavor that gets me every time. I really like them pickled and thrown into a smoothie. I don’t think I have ever tried them roasted. This recipe is on my radar!!
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Kate
Hooray! I’m delighted to hear you loved this recipe, Tristin.
Donna
I LOVE beets anyway there is eat them. I always have, even as a child. I grew up on a small farm at my grandma’s house and she would brag how I would eat any vegetables to her friends. One day she cooked up some Dandelion greens and I didn’t even notice. Lol I always put apple cider vinegar on all greens and that covers up most any taste other the the vinegar lol. THANK YOY for the recipe it was delicious. I’ve had beets this way but just couldn’t remember if i needed to.peel them. I didn’t and it was great!
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Kate
I’m glad you loved this recipe, Donna!
engine44
I’ve never made roasted beets before. Do you start with raw beets? Thanks.
Kate
Yes, start with raw beets, scrubbed clean under running water.
Arianna
Wow, this is truly the best method for making beets! I’ve always cooked beets whole and peeled them afterwards— it takes a long time and peeling makes a mess of the kitchen. This was simpler, faster, and the flavor was more concentrated! This recipe was a huge hit in my house. We didn’t even notice the skin on them. Thanks for teaching me a better way, Kate!
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Kate
I’m happy you think so, Arianna! Thanks for trying it and reporting back it was a hit in your house.
Constantina
Hello.. I love your recipes and I love beets. Two summers ago, 2019 when we could still vacation with family, an aunt of my husband’s came to our home on the island of Samos in Greece. She did some of the cooking during her stay. Her way of making beets, which I’ve incorporated every time, is to roast, just like the recipe above, and when preparing to serve you add salt, pepper, any vinegar you might have on hand, olive oil, and the magic ingredient a grated clove of garlic. You can of course roast the garlic, to make it sweeter. The garlic has brought this dish to an other level for me. Try it, I think you will like it.
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Kate
Thank you, Constantina! My goodness, I love Greek cooking and can’t wait to bring my husband to the Greek islands (I went to Amorgos a couple of years ago). Love your suggestion and will definitely try it!
Bethy
Oh my you’re not kidding this did just take it to another level O M G
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Adriana
Hi Constantina: Do you add these ingredients before you roast the beets or do you mix them in a bowl to dip the roasted beets?
“add salt, pepper, any vinegar you might have on hand, olive oil, and the magic ingredient a grated clove of garlic”
Constantina
Hi Adriana, I roast them first, then peel them, cut them up, put then in a bowl. Then in another smaller bowl I mix the salt, pepper, vinegar and grated garlic for a couple of seconds and pour over beets. Kali orexi…bon appetit. Enjoy..
Ethna
Best beets I’ve ever tasted. They are so sweet and I love the texture of the skin!
Thank you so much Kate!!
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Kate
Hooray! Thanks, Ethna!
Nancie
I just roasted the beets per directions and they are fantastic. Leaving the skin on made a little crispy edge to each piece. Thanks so much for this easier & quicker recipe. I’ll be adding these to salads and grains.
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Amy Prussack
Fabulous recipe! A revelation for me and my mother who has been peeling beets before cooking for years. And we both agree that they are delicious!
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Kate
So glad to hear it! Thank you for reporting back, Amy!
Lisa
I would like to make these as a side dish for a family gathering. Can you make this recipe a day ahead? How would you reheat?
Kate
Hi Lisa! These beets are a great make-ahead option, yes. I honestly think they’re very nice at room temperature, or you could store them in a baking dish and gently reheat in the oven the next day. I’d probably bake at 350 just until warmed through, which shouldn’t take very long.
Chris McInnis
How small are you cutting your beets? Do you like them crunchy? Even at 400 degrees and with the beets diced to about 1/2 inch pieces, we found at 40 minutes they weren’t even close to cooked. Note – This is not a critique of this recipe in particular. It seems like every roasted beet recipe out there underestimates the cooking time and I’m completely baffled.
Kate
Hi Chris, I have notes in the recipe on how thick to cut the beets. Time can vary for different ripeness of beets, but I found this method to work the best.
David J Silver
My experience as well. Roasted halved small to medium beets wrapped in foil for 60 minutes @375 and had to roast for another 20 minutes @400 to soften them sufficiently.
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Shauna
Yeah roasting the beats with the skin on do not work for me they were still noticeable and darker and a bit tough it really doesn’t take much longer to peel them I recommend doing that
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Kate
I’m sorry you didn’t like these with the skins. But yes, feel free to remove them. Thank you for your feedback, Shauna.
Margaret
Excellent roasted beets recipe. I put the olive oil and salt in bag with the beets shake and put them on the tray. Thank you
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Kate
You’re welcome, Margaret! Thank you for your review.
Joan Sheehan
I loved reading your post about roasting beets! I found more than I expected for sure! I will check out instagram and facebook!!! Thank you so much. I know they will be delicious. I even had fresh dill and chevre!
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Kate
Wonderful! Thank you for your review, Joan.
Eulalia Gin
Thankyou, Kate. This recipe is simple and delicious. My first time to grow beets in the garden and wasn’t sure if I would like them. I loved them! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
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Kate
You’re welcome! Fresh garden beets would be perfect.
Ellen T
I made these roasted beets last night and they were delicious. I’d always thought you had to peel beets, but just like the recipe said, I scrubbed them very well and the peels/outside skin wasn’t the least bit noticeable. I roasted these along with red onion and carrots and I’ll definitely make them this was in the future!
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Kate
Wonderful to hear, Ellen! Thank you for your review.
Jennifer
I used this recipe as a friend gave me three beautiful bunches of rainbow beets! It was delicious and quick!
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Kate
That sounds pretty and delicious! Thank you for your review.
Carolyn M Laws
Excellent recipe! Drizzled on a touch of white balsamic vinegar when they were done and happy beet day to me! Thanks for sharing this!
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Kate
You’re welcome, Carolyn!
Cathy
These roasted beets were the best beets I have ever tasted. I was eating them as soon as they cooled off and put them in a spinach salad with walnuts, blue cheese, blueberries and a Raspberry Vinaigrette dressing, I could eat these like candy….they are so tender and so easy to make…..thanks for the recipe.
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Kate
I love it! Than you for sharing. That sounds like a delicious combination.
Megan
This is such a great recipe! I’m currently roasting my second batch. First batch was so delicious that my husband said he could make a meal out of them. I added lemon zest before roasting and lemon juice after as a dressing. Thanks so much for teaching me that I didn’t need to peel the beets!
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Kate
I love that! They are so delicious. I’m glad you are enjoying this recipe, Megan!
Krysia
Perfect!!!
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Kym
I used organic yellow beets and I peeled them. Turned out perfect after 35 minutes. So yummy with some goat cheese sprinkled on top.
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Kate
That sounds delicious, Kym! Thank you for your review.
Jenny A
Best method for roasting beets I’ve ever found. Thank you! Beets were done faster, with less prep and were perfect. Having the skin on was a nice textural addition that lowered the net carbs. :D
Kate
I’m glad you enjoy this method, Jenny! Thank you for your comment.
Dawn Harris
This is a game changer! I love beets and always peeled them. But this week my CSA sent me 10 smaller beets and the thought of trying to,peel the sent me to google and luckily your recipe popped up. I will never peel again! I’ll be serving with blue cheese crumbles and chicken over a salad…if I don’t eat them all first.
Danielle
I just found this recipe because I also received many tiny beets in my CSA and was dreading peeling them. Did you leave your small ones whole? I might normally leave really small ones whole, but I have never kept the peel on them.
Dawn
I did leave them whole. They came out delicious!
Fred
Why don’t you provide a link to print the recipe? Very frustrating!
Kate
Hi Fred, I’m not sure I understand. What recipe are you looking for? You can always click the jump to recipe button at the top.
Melinda
No need to waste paper to print the recipe-just screenshot it and you’ll have it at your fingertips!
Susan
This sounds delicious and easy, however, can a diabetic eat beets?
Kate
Hi Susan, I’m not a registered dietitian so I can’t say for sure. Sorry!
Pat Sweet Wick
Great beet recipe. Easy and delicious!
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Kate
Thank you, Pat! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Linda
Never was a beet lover until I had them roasted. Now buying every week to add to my salads.Thanks for this easy delicious recipe, Kate!
Lucky girl
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Chris R
Excellent! I have not been a beet fanning the past. Last beet I ate was 30-40 years ago. However when a dozen beets came in our CSA package I thought I’d give them a try rather than putting them immediately into compost. Well, to my surprise and delight roasting them as you described produce delicious results. Thank you.
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Kate
You’re welcome, Chris!
Mimi
This is a terrific recipe. I was given a huge bag of beets from a community garden share, and I made 2 batches using your recipe. It was nice not to have to peel them, although I did have to use the peeler for some super stringy places. What makes your recipe so much better than others I’ve tried is cutting the beets into smaller pieces. Absolutely delicious. Thank you!!
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Kate
I love that! Community garden shares sound like a great idea. I’m happy you found this recipe to use them!
NANCY WILDER
This recipe is fabulous and delicious. I will make it again and again. It is sensible and not fussy. Couldn’t be easier. Thank you!
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Kate
You’re welcome, Nancy!
Ashley M.V.
These are the recipes i love, simple and to the point with clarity. Then i can customize from there! Its my first time roasting beets, i usually have them raw, shredded over a salad, but im meal prepping and have a LOT of beets just sitting. And this is the recipe i was looking for. THANK YOU!
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Kate
I’m glad you loved them, Ashley!
Susan
Can roasted beets be frozen?
Kate
I haven’t tried it, so I’m not sure! Let me know if you do.
Catherine
This is a great recipe. We like beets and they’re good for your liver. I’ve roasted, simmered and peeled many beets over the years, but no more! I love that with your method the skins stay on but don’t make themselves known. The first time I made these, I cut the beets pretty small and used aluminum foil to line the sheet. They cooked up a little bit crispy and very delicious. Second time, cut the beets bigger (in a hurry) and used parchment. The resulting beets were juicier and also delicious but in a different way. Valuable, adaptable cooking method. Thank you very much. My liver thanks you, too!
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Kate
I’m glad you enjoy these beets, Catherine!
Annie
My company & family loved these beets! Had I known this could be so easy, I’d have been doing this A LOT!! Thanks a million!
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Kate
You’re welcome, Annie! Thank you for sharing.
John T Jensen
thank you for sharing this simple recipe. AND keeping it simple in your post.
Kate
You’re welcome, John!
Perriwinkle
This is the best way to prepare beets!! My husband and I especially like roasted golden beets. So good!
Kate
I’m glad you love roasted beets!
Bethy
Easy and super perfect. I have been roasting my beets at too high a temp. Reducing the heat made them fork tender! No peeling needed, just a scrub with a stiff brush!
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Kate
I’m glad you love them, Bethy!
Mary Ellen
Hi Kate,
First of all, I love your website. It is my first go to site when looking for a recipe.
I had beets from my CSA and realized I needed to cook them. This recipe is great. I am not a beet lover like my husband, but I did enjoy them with your recipe. This is definitely 5 stars! Thank you!
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Kate
I’m glad you came across this one and were able to enjoy them! Thank you for your review, Mary.
Julie Galloway
I had never tried beets, but I’m trying to change up my menus a bit with different fresh vegetables. I followed your recipe and served with a little balsamic and Parmesan/Romano cheese crumbles. Delicious!
Audrey
Can I use parchment paper?
Kate
Hi, yes you want to use parchment paper as listed in the instructions.
Sabrina
Wow so good it’s like candy! We couldn’t stop eating them out of the baking sheet. Definitely a recipe I will do over and over.
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Kate
I’m happy you enjoyed them!
Julia
Thank you Kate. This recipe is truly amazing. I didn’t used to like beets, but I can easily eat a whole pan of these. And I do; this recipe is in heavy rotation. They taste like candy!
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Kate
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Julia!
Bill Hughes
Good calls on the size of the pieces and cooking temp, I typically roast at 425 also. I combined with some mixed greens, burrata, pistachio, and a mustard vinaigrette.
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Jane
Your method is my favorite way to cook beets!
It is so simple and delicious. Thank you.
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Peggy
I made the roasted beets tonight and they were so easy and fabulous. Thanks so much
Kate
You’re welcome, Peggy!
Anita Turcotte
Delicious, I can do with less oil and salt next time, but so good I ate too many!
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Richard James Marshall
different way thank you[ would not rave over them
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Kate
I’m sorry you didn’t love these beets. Thank you for your feedback.
sharman
I was just “gifted” a bag of beets without the greens (that’s my favorite part:( ) But I will definitely be trying this recipe. Sounds wonderful!
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Kate
I hope you love this recipe, Sharman!
Ann
Wonderful recipe. I have never liked beets, until now. My intention was to find a way to cook beets so that I will like eating them because they are so nutritious. This recipe worked. I used yellow beets that I received in my winter CSA share, and they turned out delicious! I also roasted brussel sprouts and butternut squash at the same time at 375 degrees (I usually roast these at 425), and they turned out great, too. Will make again! (I used a link from Nora Cooks to find your website).
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Kate
I’m glad this recipe won you over, Ann! Thanks for taking the time to review.
Corrie
I had large, tough-looking beets from our veggie CSA. This recipe was spot-on: no peeling and no mess.
Plus the results were delicious!
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Kate
I’m glad you loved it, Corrie!
Lois E Fenner
I made this recipe. I just mixed the extra virgin olive oil with a package of lipton onion soup mix. Coated all the beets, 375 oven, turn in 20 minutes, check 20 minutes later, let them cook until they are to your desired consistency. Absolutely delicious. I will never let another beet get past me! :). Thanks Cookie and Kate.
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Kate
You’re welcome, Lois! Thank you for your review.
Francine
This roasted beet recipe is so simple and yet perfect! Will never cook them the old way again. I am making these tonight for the second time and wanted to say thank you so much!
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Kate
I’m happy you enjoyed it, Francine!
Addys
This recipe is the new favorite in my house. We are Cuban and we love fried plantains, this recipe almost tastes like that but better because it is healthier! I usually put some balsamic glaze and goat cheese and wow!
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Kate
That sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing.
Kelly McSkimming
After checking a TON of roasted beet recipes, Ive decided to make yours. You gave me some excellent ideas on how to serve them.
The first thing that grabbed my eye was ‘no foil’ LOL I had just looked at a recipe that said to seal them in foil and cook. Im like Well that aint happenin! I know they are going to be a big hit at dinner tonight So 5 stars even before I make them! Thanks!
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Kate
I’m glad it inspired you, Kelly! I appreciate your feedback and review.
Lauren
Used this recipe last night. I’m doing a liver cleanse, and beets are one of the best foods for that. I normally hate beets, but these actually came out really well! Thanks for the recipe Kate! You never disappoint!
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Kate
I’m glad you loved it, Lauren! I appreciate your review.
Anji
this was delicious! I happened to have some garden fresh onion bulbs too, so i put them on the same pan and it was smashingly tasty. I think i might put in some sweet potato next time too
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Guinevere
I add a little pepper too. Great recipe. Easy and delicious.
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Kate
I’m glad you enjoy it, Guinevere! I appreciate your review.
H S
This recipe was great, simple and delicious. But PLEASE stop telling people to use parchment/wax/foil for “easy clean up.” I’ve never had an issue cleaning my baking sheets. I thought I’d have to scrub a bit for the beets, but it was the easiest clean up ever. It’s such an unnecessary waste of resources.
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Kayleen Carlson
I’ll be honest. I was super skeptical about this no foil leave the skins on thing. But yum! These were delightful. You were right, skin is perfectly edible and yummy. Im a big fat of beets and this will be my go to cooking style from here on out. Ate the whole pan by myself!
Irene
Baked beets tonight per your recipe. Thought maybe I would follow some of the suggests made in the comments, such as adding grated garlic and maybe some lemon. My husband and I tasted the beets first and they were so sweet and delicious that we decided they were perfect without adding anything. Btw, we love your lemony almond blueberry cake/sweet bread from your cookbook.
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Kate
Wonderful to hear, Irene! I appreciate your review.
Leah
I’ve made these several times now – even have a batch in the oven right now! Love your method. I prefer them slightly caramelized rather than the roasting method that basically steams them. Never thought to skip peeling them but you’d never even know they were still on. They last for a few days in the fridge, make a great snack, side dish, or my fave, as an addition to a salad. Perfect recipe.
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Kate
That’s great, Leah! Thank you for your review.
Kim
Turned out perfetcly! It’s the only way I cook them now! Thanks
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Kate
You’re welcome, Kim!
Debbie P.
After roasting, can the beets be frozen? If so, what would be the best way warm them for future meals? I’m looking for a way to preserve the beet harvest from my garden and don’t have a pressure canner.
Kate
Hi Debbie, I haven’t tried to freeze the beets so I can’t say for sure. Honestly, I enjoy keeping these chilled to serve over salad.
Bethany
These beets were yummy. Easy to make. So tasty and even pretty. Definitely becoming my new go-to recipe for beets.
★★★★★
Gerianne Pulliam
The roasted beets are wonderful when done I cube them and serve with raspberry vinaigrette dressing really good serve that way
Linda Cornetti
I’ve used this several times now and can attest its a keeper. So simple, and the skins really add a nice layer of enjoyment. Try it and you’ll love it.
★★★★★
Kate
Great to hear, Linda! I appreciate your review.
Lacey
As usual with every recipe of yours I’ve tried here, Kate, I made these and we all agree- they’re incredible! Will absolutely make them on a regular basis now. ( one hack: we’re moving and I’ve already packed our veggie brush so I used the rough side of a new sponge to scrub them ; )
Kate
Hooray! I’m glad you loved these beets.
Chris
I always love your site and information, we follow quite a few of your suggestions, now into roasting fresh vegetables in order to freeze them for over winter, so, Thank You for your guidance.
We live in Nova Scotia,
Chris
★★★★★
Kate
Wonderful to hear, Chris! I appreciate your review.
Ellie
AMAZING! So sweet and tender! I’ve loved every recipe I’ve tried from your website, and this was no different. Perfect for a beginner in the kitchen, or someone new to beets. Thank you, Kate (and Cookie)!
★★★★★
Kate
That’s great to hear, Ellie! Thank you for taking the time to share.
Lacey
Made these again tonight and they are FANTASTIC, everyone! Leave the skin on and try them. It’s less work and they’re soooo good.
★★★★★
Candy
Most excellent!!! Having them again tonight.
★★★★★
Julie Fortin
Hi, can tou freeze this?
Kate
I haven’t tried it, so I can’t say for sure.
Ellen
Sure easy and delicious. We often add some carrots or parsnips to the pan. We didn’t know we liked roasted beets until we grew some and tried this recipe. Much less mess and prep work than peeling them.
★★★★★
Bill G
This recipe is all you need to know about beets, easy and delicious. I agree with the comments about roasting at lower temperatures (375 vs 400). I made this recipe as a side for a meat loaf (350 degrees for 75 minutes) and using the same oven roasted the beets for 60 minutes. The result was great.
★★★★★
Hope
I wasn’t sure how the recipe would be without peeling the beets…I certainly had my doubts. But they turned out amazing and it makes the process so simple! Highly recommend.
★★★★★
Chris
You explained the process so well that even I as a person who is not good in the kitchen followed it and was delighted with the outcome, best beets ever and you are an amazing teacher, we always check your site and are never disappointed, thank you,
Chris
Marg
Easiest, tastiest way to prepare beets! No more off-colored hands from peeling. Only wish those weren’t my end of the season garden harvest. Thanks for sharing !
★★★★★
Alicia Bilder
I’ve been doing your pumpkin bread for years! It’s always a success with kids and adults. I trust your recipes, and love your philosophy of food and life!
I’ll try this beet recipe, only you can move me to cook beets ;)
Thank you for what you do!
Wish you and your family a healthy and happy new year!
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you, Alicia! I appreciate your review.
Julie Neumann
No peeling of these beets?
Kate
If you don’t want to! Just wash well.
Marilyn
Never been a huge beet fan, till your recipe. Currently I cannot find fresh beets in my area. Would this recipe work with canned whole beets, if done at a lower temp. Really missing beets in my weekly lunch prep
★★★★★
amilee
These were great! I had never roasted beets before but now I’m addicted. Half of them went straight from the cookie sheet to my mouth; I had to force myself to save some for later. Thank you for the great recipe!
Kate
Love to hear that Thank you for sharing.
Cheryl Phelan
I never liked beets,they always tasted like dirt to me until I tried yours.They were so good I could have eaten all of them without sharing with my husband ,whom also said they were delish!!!Thank you Kate for this easy recipe.
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Cheryl!
Juanita
This soup is delicious…highly recommend making it and you won’t miss the chicken( what they usually make it with).
★★★★★
Jen Odermatt
These roasted beets are amazing! I let them cool a bit, then added to my garden wild arugula (much better and larger leaves than store bought) salad, with goat cheese, and supremed orange segments. Dressing was a simple vinaigrette (red wine vinegar, shallots, dijon, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
Rich Maschner
Wow, those are amazing!
I was looking for a natural way to lower my BP and beets were at the top of the list.
They are very tasty and I love the texture!
Thanks so much!
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad you loved these beets, Rich! I appreciate your review.
Serene
These were super easy and so tasty! I hated beets as a kid but probably would have liked them if they were prepared like this. Thanks for the recipe!
Note: I wanted to add a picture but there is not option for me to do so.
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Serene!
Lisa Compart
I googled “roasted beets”, and when I saw a Cookie and Kate recipe I got so excited! We love your veggie chili, veggie burgers, and the awesome vegetable soup!! I send lots of folks to your site who want really yummy, and healthy, food. I was making these beets for my husband, but maybe I’ll try them too!
Kate
Great to hear, Lisa! I’m glad you have been enjoying so many recipes.