How To Roast Beets In Foil
It is super easy to roast beets in the oven. Wrap each of them in foil packs and then bake until tender.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Beets
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven at 400F/200C.
- Prepare the beets: Cut off the greens and stems. Don’t waste them. You can use them in another recipe.
- Pack the beets in foil: Wrap each with aluminum foil. If they are very small, you can pack 2-4 of them together.
- Bake: Put them in a baking pan. Roast for 50-60 minutes. The cooking time might be less if your beets are really small. Check if they are done after 30 minutes. If you can easily insert a knife into a beet, it is done.
- Peel: Let them cool for 10 min after they are baked. They shouldn’t be completely cool. Put on your gloves and peel them with your hands. Alternatively, you can use a knife but make sure to have your gloves.
- Use in Recipes or Store: Slice the roasted peeled beets and use in recipes. Or store them whole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a week.
NOTES
- Don't roast whole beets without foil. It takes very long to cook them.
- If you don't have any foil left, then the best option is to chop the beets and then roast them. Just place the beet slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle them with oil and roast for 30-40 minutes.
- Always check the doneness of beets before removing them completely from the oven. If they are not soft enough when you insert a fork inside them, cook for another 10 - 15 minutes.
- Make sure to wear gloves when peeling and chopping beets not to have the pink stain on your hands.
NUTRITION
Calories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 64mgPotassium: 267mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 27IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
ADDITIONAL INFO
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