How to Make Roasted Golden Beets with Orange Pepper Vinaigrette - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beets are a root vegetable that often gets overlooked in the kitchen, but they are incredibly versatile and delicious when prepared properly. In this recipe for Roasted Golden Beets with Orange Pepper Vinaigrette, we will showcase the sweet and earthy flavors of golden beets while adding a fresh and tangy vinaigrette to enhance their natural taste. This dish is perfect for a side dish at a dinner party or a light and healthy lunch option. It's easy to make, and the vibrant colors of the dish ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound golden beets, top and bottom trimmed and greens removed
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon grated orange zest
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place golden beets in a shallow baking dish. Stir water and 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a small bowl and pour over beets, tossing them in the liquid to coat completely. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until beets are tender when pierced with a skewer, 45 to 55 minutes. Remove form oven, uncover, and let cool for 10 minutes. Slip skins off beets and cut them crosswise into thin 1/4-inch slices.
  • Whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl. Add orange juice, honey, orange zest, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper and whisk until vinaigrette is well combined.
  • Spread beets onto a plate and drizzle with vinaigrette. Toss gently with sliced red onion and season with parsley.
  • Nutrition

    219 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 213mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 414mg