Description
Balsamic honey roasted beets are a vibrant, sweet-tangy delight that transform ordinary beets into a show-stopping dish. Roasted to caramelized perfection and glazed with rich balsamic vinegar and honey, these ruby-red gems are not only eye-catching but also incredibly flavorful. Perfect as a side dish or salad topper, this recipe is sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh medium-sized beets
- 3 tbsp high-quality balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and scrub the beets thoroughly. Trim off the tops and tails while keeping the skins on.
- Slice the beets into wedges or rounds, then toss them in a mixing bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar and honey. Drizzle over the beets and toss to coat.
- Spread the glazed beets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or adding to salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg