Roasted beets are easier to make than you think! My simple recipe creates tender, sweet beets with a hint of fresh rosemary and orange in the background.
Roasted beets have a special place in my heart. Believe it or not, my very first blog post involved roasted beets: Beets and Wheat Berries Make Me Happy. What can I say? I love beets and I wanted to tell the world.
The truth is, so many people think they hate beets because they’ve only been exposed to bland, lifeless canned or boiled versions. I challenge anyone who thinks they don’t like beets to try this recipe before making a final decision.
When you roast beets, you allow the natural sugars to caramelize and become sweet. Similar to the mellow flavor of roasted garlic, roasted beets become creamy and delicious with very little effort.
Fresh orange juice and fragrant rosemary are thrown in the pan along with a little olive oil and a pinch of kosher salt before everything heads into the oven. Then you just sit back and relax while the oven does the work!
Ready to get started? Your fork is waiting.
Roasted Beets with Orange and Rosemary
Ingredients
- 1 bunch beets 4 large or 8 medium
- 1 in large orange cut half
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large pinch kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees and line 8 x 8 baking dish with foil.
- Wash and trim the greens from the beets but leave the root in-tact as shown in photo.
- Place beets in the pan and cover with juice of one orange, rosemary sprigs, olive oil, large pinch kosher salt and a few turns of a black pepper mill.
- Leave the orange halves in the pan and cover tightly with foil. Roast for 45 minutes or until beets are fork tender.
- Let cool completely before removing foil.
- To serve, carefully remove skin with hands (should peel right off) and slice into bite-sized pieces.
Kirsten
Liz,
I still think that it’s more like oven braising than roasted (liquid, foil) but heck yeah I love roasted beets. I also love beets with oranges, so the addition of an orange is brilliant in my book.
Thanks!
Liz DellaCroce
You’re totally right! Although I will say, the orange never gives it THAT much juice but yea I think it’s definitely more like braising especially with the foil over it!!
sue/the view from great island
Beets and citrus are a match made in heaven — thanks for the shout-out!
Laurie {Simply Scratch}
I LOVE beets! My husband says they taste like dirt… but that’s kind of the reason why I love them. GO BEETS!
Liz DellaCroce
That’s funny I think that’s why I like them too!!
Jennie @themessybakerblog
Little effort. High flavor. I don’t think it gets much better. Love!
Liz DellaCroce
Exactly my plan!! haha
Meredith
I love beets and the orange and rosemary is a brilliant combo!
Liz DellaCroce
Thanks so much Meredith!
Bri | Bites of Bri
I love beets! Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to give this a try. I’m in love with golden and candy cane beets too.
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you like them!
Jess @WhatJessicaBakedNext...
Love roasted beets- the orange and rosemary go so well! :)
Liz DellaCroce
Thanks so much!!
Christine from Cook the Story
I love roasted vegetables, and this sounds fabulous!
Liz DellaCroce
Thanks so much Christine!!
Laura Sproull @ Raise Your Garden
Hey!
Okay, so I’m a gardener and into all things organic. What are the nutritional benefits of beets again? I know there’s some ailment that beets are awesome for but can’t think what it is on the top of my head. Convince me to plant in my garden…please! I’m afraid of beets too but if I know they’re good for me, I will eat them =)
Another embarrassing question: how do I insert my picture in my post like everyone else has? Thanks!!!
Liz DellaCroce
Hi Laura – I’m so jealous!! I do NOT have a green thumb!! But, I can tell you that beets are LOADED with nutritional benefits. They are packed with nutrients including folate, potassium, and fiber. They are full of antioxidants and phytonutrients (which give them their bright color) including beta carotene. They are also anti-inflammatory. Plant them!!! :)
Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg
I’ve roasted beets once and love it. Now I want to try this, it sounds delicious.
Liz DellaCroce
You must try it again! You’d love them!
EA-The Spicy Rd
Love any recipe where I can use up rosemary from my garden :-) I grew up disliking beets, but now I can’t get enough of them. Love the delicious simplicity of this dish!
Liz DellaCroce
I think every kid hated beets growing up!! Let me know if you try my version!!
Joanne
I was first exposed to beets of the canned variety and it was definitely a bit tragic…I’ve thought I hated them for years and am only now slowly but surely getting into them. Can’t wait to try this roasted beet recipe to aid in the “easing myself in” process.
Liz DellaCroce
Oh my goodness…cans ARE tragic!!!
Aggie
I love beets! But honestly, I mostly juice them. We have great ones at our produce market that are local, it’s time I get back there and pick some up. :)
Liz DellaCroce
You know, I’ve never juiced them at home but I love getting beets when I buy a juice!! Let me know if you try roasting them – I love it because I can turn the oven on and forget about them. If you are a little late to take them out, all the better. :) Not that I would know… lol
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking
Dude, I love beets too!!! Oh man and beet chips, pfff don’t even get me started.
Liz DellaCroce
Oh man.. BEET CHIPS!!! <3
Gaby
I love roasted veggies so much and this sounds amazing!
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog
Yuuummmmm, these sound delicious! I definitely need to try them with orange and rosemary!
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you like them!
julia
Beets are one of my favorite things! My husband wont eat them so I have to eat them all! (not complaining) Love the orange added in!
Liz DellaCroce
Mine won’t eat them either…I don’t mind. ;-)
Marianna
I have always roast them with some olive oil rubbed on them and wrapped in foil, but this way sounds much more yummy!!! Will make them this way next time I pick up beets! Love them in my salad with strawberries! Not everyone in the family eats the beets so was wondering how long, after they have been roasted, can you keep them in the fridge?
Liz DellaCroce
They keep for up to 5 days!! I’m the only one who ate them but that was by choice – I didn’t want to share – lol.
Samantha @FerraroKitchen
I LOVE beets!!! I put them in everything and roast a few to have for the week. Do you eat the beet greens? They are wonderful sauteed with garlic!
Liz DellaCroce
I need to roast them every week. I’m seriously obsessed. LOVE that sautéing idea with garlic!!!
Claire Gallam
Beets are the best. Really.
Liz DellaCroce
They so are. I’m glad you’re on #TeamBeets!
Maria
I love me some beets and with rosemary? Even better!
Liz DellaCroce
So much flavor Maria – I bet you would love these! Hope you’re feeling good!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite
I have a love hate relationship with beets. I’ve always loathed them but lately I’m trying to give them a second shot.
Liz DellaCroce
Please give them a second shot!!
Jenny Flake
Oooo, I love beets! I’m lazy and get the ones already ready in the produce section, but I’ll try doing my own with your recipe! So healthy and so good :) Happy Monday!
Liz DellaCroce
Once you make your own you will be blown away!! SO much more flavor! Let me know if you try them!
ashley - baker by nature
We love roasted beets! And orange and rosemary sound soooooo tasty. Trying this next time we get our roast on :)
Liz DellaCroce
You would love these girl!!
melissa @ my whole food life
Hi Liz! I love roasted beets. Thanks for including my recipe in your post! Happy Monday!
Liz DellaCroce
My pleasure!!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
This is embarrassing..I’ve only eaten beets once in my life, when I made them my tagine. BUT, they were delicious! I love roasted anything, so this a definite must try!
Pinned :D Happy Monday!
Liz DellaCroce
Not embarrassing at all!!! So many people are afraid to make beets!