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Photo:Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4
Active Time:10 mins
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:45 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:4
Servings:
4
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4mediumgolden beets, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1tablespoonhoney1tablespoonfresh thymeleaves1mediumclove garlic, finely chopped1/4teaspoonground pepper1/4teaspoonsalt, divided
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Ingredients
4mediumgolden beets, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
1tablespoonhoney
1tablespoonfresh thymeleaves
1mediumclove garlic, finely chopped
1/4teaspoonground pepper
1/4teaspoonsalt, divided
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Toss beets with oil, honey, thyme, garlic, pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until evenly coated. Spread in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Roast until deep golden brown and fork-tender, 35 to 40 minutes, stirring about every 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt.
Frequently Asked QuestionsThe only thing that separates golden beets from red beets is their color. Ounce for ounce, golden beets and red beets are virtually identical nutrition-wise. Both offer fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.Thanks to the nitrates in beets, eating them has been shown to help lower blood pressure, reducing the risk of stroke. Beets are also high in antioxidants called betalains. Red beets contain betalains called betacyanins, which give them their dark red and purple color, and yellow beets contain betalains called betaxanthins, which give them their deep golden hue. Betalains have been shown to helpcalm inflammation, which in turn, reduces the risk of chronic disease, including cancer and heart disease.Since we use honey in this recipe, it is not considered vegan. If you want to make this dish vegan, you could swap the honey for an equal amount ofagave syrupor maple syrup—or leave the sweetener out. Just know that the flavor profile will change some.When shopping for golden beets, look for ones that are firm to the touch, without cuts or dents in the skin. If the beet greens are still attached, look for leaves that are bright in color and crisp. Cut off thebeet greensand reserve them for other recipes. Gently scrub the beets with a vegetable brush under cold water to remove dirt and debris. Dry the beets with a towel to remove excess moisture. Trim off the taproot (the long, thin root hanging from the bottom of the beet), peel the beets with a vegetable peeler and cut them into 1-inch pieces.Yes, if you don’t have fresh thyme on hand, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried thyme instead.Serve roasted golden beets as a side dish withroasted chicken,pan-seared salmon,grilled steakorroasted pork. For a vegetarian meal, try topping the roasted beets with crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese and a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs, and serve alongsidepasta,risottoorbaked potatoes.Golden beets have an earthy, sweet flavor that’s milder than red beets, which may taste bitter to some depending on the variety. Roasting is the perfect cooking method to enhance the natural sweetness of golden beets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The only thing that separates golden beets from red beets is their color. Ounce for ounce, golden beets and red beets are virtually identical nutrition-wise. Both offer fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.Thanks to the nitrates in beets, eating them has been shown to help lower blood pressure, reducing the risk of stroke. Beets are also high in antioxidants called betalains. Red beets contain betalains called betacyanins, which give them their dark red and purple color, and yellow beets contain betalains called betaxanthins, which give them their deep golden hue. Betalains have been shown to helpcalm inflammation, which in turn, reduces the risk of chronic disease, including cancer and heart disease.
Since we use honey in this recipe, it is not considered vegan. If you want to make this dish vegan, you could swap the honey for an equal amount ofagave syrupor maple syrup—or leave the sweetener out. Just know that the flavor profile will change some.
When shopping for golden beets, look for ones that are firm to the touch, without cuts or dents in the skin. If the beet greens are still attached, look for leaves that are bright in color and crisp. Cut off thebeet greensand reserve them for other recipes. Gently scrub the beets with a vegetable brush under cold water to remove dirt and debris. Dry the beets with a towel to remove excess moisture. Trim off the taproot (the long, thin root hanging from the bottom of the beet), peel the beets with a vegetable peeler and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
Yes, if you don’t have fresh thyme on hand, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried thyme instead.
Serve roasted golden beets as a side dish withroasted chicken,pan-seared salmon,grilled steakorroasted pork. For a vegetarian meal, try topping the roasted beets with crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese and a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs, and serve alongsidepasta,risottoorbaked potatoes.
Golden beets have an earthy, sweet flavor that’s milder than red beets, which may taste bitter to some depending on the variety. Roasting is the perfect cooking method to enhance the natural sweetness of golden beets.
EatingWell.com, December 2023
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)99Calories4gFat16gCarbs2gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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