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Roasted Beets with Orange and Rosemary

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LIZ DELLA CROCE

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Roasted Beets with Orange and Rosemary is a bright and flavorful side dish combining sweet beets, zesty citrus, and aromatic herbs perfect for weeknight dinners or family get togethers.

Roasted beets with orange and rosemary garnished with za'atar.

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 these Roasted Beets with Orange and Rosemary. Or try my Roasted Root Vegetable Salad! You’ll learn quickly how delicious and easy beets can be.

Ingredients

Labeled ingredients for roasted beets with orange and rosemary.
  • Beets: Roasting allows the natural sugars to caramelize and become sweet, and they become creamy and delicious with very little effort.
  • Rosemary: By roasting in the same pan, the beets take on some of the fragrance and flavor of the rosemary.
  • Orange: Amplifies the sweetness while also adding bright citrus flavor.
  • Olive oil: Used to coat the beets and help them roast evenly.

How to Make Roasted Beets with Orange and Rosemary

Liz squeezing orange half over the top of whole beets in a baking dish.

Step 1. Start by placing your beets, with the root in tact, in a baking dish and covering with fresh orange juice, and adding the rosemary sprigs.

Drizzling olive oil over the top of beets and orange halves.

Step 2. Leaving the orange halves in the dish, drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkle of kosher salt and black pepper. Cover tightly with aluminum foil, and roast in the oven at 425 for around 45 minutes.

Peeling skin off of beat with gloved hands.

Step 3. Once beets are fork tender, remove from the oven and let cool before removing foil. Then use your hands to peel the skin off the beets.

Slicing roasted beet into thin slices.

Step 4. Then cut into thin slices or bite-sized pieces with a sharp knife.

Roasted beets with orange and rosemary sliced and laid on top of labneh.

I love to serve in salads, or on top of some of my favorite Middle-Eastern dips, like hummus or labneh. Serve and enjoy your Roasted Beets with Orange and Rosemary!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have to peel beets before roasting?

Nope! In fact, I recommend waiting until after they’re roasted, as it’s much easier!

What is the best seasoning for roasted beets?

While I love this combo of orange and rosemary, balsamic vinegar also pairs well with roasted beets, other herbs like fresh thyme and oregano, or simply with salt and pepper.

What is the best temperature to roast beets?

The best temperature is going to be anywhere between 400-425 degrees (around 200 celsius), as this will really caramelize the beets while making them tender, without taking hours to do so.

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Roasted Beets with Orange and Rosemary

5 stars average
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.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
CourseSide Dish
Serves4

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 bunch beets 4 large or 8 medium
  • 1 in large orange cut half
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large pinch kosher salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  1. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees and have an 8 x 8 baking dish ready.
  2. Wash and trim the greens from the beets if needed, leaving the root in-tact.
  3. 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.
  4. Roast for 45 minutes or until beets are fork tender. Let cool completely before removing foil.
  5. To serve, carefully remove skin with hands (should peel right off) and slice into bite-sized pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1beetCalories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 12.4gProtein: 1.7gFat: 3.6gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.1gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 346mgFiber: 3.2gSugar: 8.5g

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Liz’s Notes

Beets will stain your hands red. If you wish, use kitchen gloves to prevent your hands from staining.

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51 responses to “Roasted Beets with Orange and Rosemary”

  1. julia Avatar
    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!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Mine won’t eat them either…I don’t mind. ;-)

  2. Marianna Avatar
    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?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      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.

  3. Samantha @FerraroKitchen Avatar
    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!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I need to roast them every week. I’m seriously obsessed. LOVE that sautéing idea with garlic!!!

  4. Claire Gallam Avatar
    Claire Gallam

    Beets are the best. Really.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      They so are. I’m glad you’re on #TeamBeets!

  5. Maria Avatar
    Maria

    I love me some beets and with rosemary? Even better!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      So much flavor Maria – I bet you would love these! Hope you’re feeling good!

  6. Meagan @ A Zesty Bite Avatar
    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.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Please give them a second shot!!

  7. Jenny Flake Avatar
    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!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Once you make your own you will be blown away!! SO much more flavor! Let me know if you try them!

  8. ashley - baker by nature Avatar
    ashley – baker by nature

    We love roasted beets! And orange and rosemary sound soooooo tasty. Trying this next time we get our roast on :)

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      You would love these girl!!

  9. melissa @ my whole food life Avatar
    melissa @ my whole food life

    Hi Liz! I love roasted beets. Thanks for including my recipe in your post! Happy Monday!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      My pleasure!!

  10. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness Avatar
    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!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Not embarrassing at all!!! So many people are afraid to make beets!