Roasting beets enhances their sweetness, but we give their flavor a boost with just a touch of honey.
This golden beet side dish works well with roasted chicken or pork.
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
Photo:Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
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.
Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
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.
Beets are also high in antioxidants called betalains.
Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
Since we use honey in this recipe, it is not considered vegan.
Just know that the flavor profile will change some.
If the beet greens are still attached, look for leaves that are bright in color and crisp.
Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
Cut off the beet greens and 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.
Serve roasted golden beets as a side dish withroasted chicken,pan-seared salmon, grilled steak orroasted pork.
Roasting is the perfect cooking method to enhance the natural sweetness of golden beets.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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