Honey Roasted Beets Recipe Will Make You Sweet On Beets (4 Ingredients) by Elisa Schmitz

Looking for a fantastic new vegetable side dish? I've got an amazing beet recipe for you. Beets are so good, and so good for you. Beets are part of a healthy Mediterranean diet and may help lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation and increase heart health, among other health benefits of beets.

This easy four-ingredient honey roasted beets recipe will make you sweet on beets. Bonus: this nutritious gluten-free baked beets recipe is simple to prepare and ready in about 40 minutes. Your shopping list: fresh beets, olive oil, lemon juice (check out the health benefits of lemon) and honey (learn about the health benefits of honey). Toss to coat then roast until tender. So simple!

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Pro Tip: The bright color of beets can rub off on fingers, clothing or counters, so quick cleanup to avoid staining can be helpful.

Serve these tangy and sweet honey roasted beets as a healthy side dish alongside your favorite proteins or grains for dinner. These flavorful and nourishing vegetables have become a go-to in our house!

Cuisine: Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 large beets, peeled and cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh is best)
• 3 tablespoons honey

Here's how to make it:

1. Pour the beets into a baking dish lined with aluminum foil, ensuring they're evenly distributed. (I used a baking pan lined with aluminum foil, which makes for easier cleanup, beets can be messy!)
   
2. In a small mixing bowl or measuring cup, add the olive oil, lemon juice and honey. Add sea salt and black pepper, to taste, if desired. Whisk to combine. Pour the mixture over the beets in the baking dish. (I prefer to squeeze my own fresh lemon juice, but you can use bottled lemon juice in a pinch.)
   
3. Toss to coat beets in the mixture.
   
4. Bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for about 30 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Stir beets halfway into baking time, if desired, to ensure even baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave.
   

Photo credit: Elisa Schmitz

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