Mediterranean Roasted Beets Recipe Is High In Fiber, Easy & Delicious (6 Ingredients) High Fiber Recipes Mediterranean Diet Recipes Side Dishes Vegetables Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-free Farm to Table Recipe

If you think you don't like beets, you're not alone. Beets are one of those vegetables that you either love or you don't. My husband loves beets, so I've learned to enjoy beets as well. This tangy six-ingredient roasted beets recipe may make a beet lover out of you, too.

This easy high-fiber baked beets recipe is simple and savory, and makes a succulent sauce that's delicious served over rice or with potatoes. This simple roasted beets recipe is so versatile: serve the beets warm as a side dish, or cold in a salad. Here's what you need for this gluten-free recipe: beets (check out the health benefits of beets), olive oil, a lemon, garlic powder, paprika and turmeric. Six ingredients that pack a serious flavor punch! Plus check out the health benefits of fiber.

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

Another reason to give this nutritious beet recipe a try is if you're watching your cholesterol. Beets are part of a healthy Mediterranean diet and may help lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation and increase heart health, among other health benefits. Just another reason that this recipe may make you a beet lover, after all!

Cuisine: American / Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 to 50 minutes
Total Time: 55 to 60 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large beets, peeled and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• juice of a whole lemon (about 2 1/2 tablespoons)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Here's how to make it:

1. Put the beets into a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice and seasonings. Season with sea salt and black pepper, to taste, if desired. Stir to combine and toss to coat.
2. Pour the beets into a 13x9-inch baking dish. Cover with the casserole lid or aluminum foil. (I used a Pyrex baking dish for this recipe, but you also could use a metal baking pan lined with aluminum foil, which makes for easier cleanup.)
3. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 45 to 50 minutes, or until crisp-tender. (If you want to stir the beets halfway through the baking time, feel free, but it's not absolutely necessary.) Serve. Store the beets in an airtight container in the fridge.

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