If you love beets then you're going to love this Citrus and Honey Roasted Beets recipe. Maybe the only beets you’ve ever seen are the squishy canned ones. If so, get ready to fall into beet heaven! This roasted beets honey recipe is delicious and goes great as a side. Enjoy!
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Enjoy This Honey Roasted Beets Recipe
- Simple Preparation: I appreciate how easy it is to prepare the oven roasted beets recipe, with easy steps from chopping to roasting.
- Flavorful Combination: I adore the blend of oven roasted beets' natural sweetness with the zestiness of citrus and creaminess of goat cheese for a perfect taste harmony.
If you love this recipe be sure to try these Honey Roast Parsnips too!
Ingredients For Citrus Honey Beets
Here are the ingredients needed for this roasted beets recipe:
- Large Beets: The star of the dish, they bring earthy sweetness and vibrant color.
- Shallots: Add a mild, slightly sweet onion flavor.
- Olive Oil: Helps in cooking beets and enhances the overall taste.
- Raw Honey/Maple Syrup: Sweetens the dish, complementing the beets' natural flavor.
- Lemon Juice: Brightens the dish with its tangy note.
- Orange Juice And Zest: Adds a fresh citrus twist to the roasted beets.
- Salt: Balances the sweet and tangy flavors.
- Goat Cheese: Adds a creamy, tangy contrast to the sweet beets.
- Fresh Thyme: Infuses a subtle, earthy aroma.
- Sour Cream: Provides a rich, creamy finish to this easy roasted beet recipe.
How To Roast Beets In The Oven (Roasted Beetroot)
Here are the step by step instructions for making fork tender honey roasted beets.
Step One: Wash and scrub your beets. Cut off the tops and tails and then peel the skin. You'll need a good vegetable peeler to peel beets like this Good Grips Swivel Peeler! Chop your beets into bite-size cubes or slices.
Step Two: In a cast iron skillet or an Instant Pot, sauté the shallots in olive oil. Add the cubed beets and coat well with a little olive oil. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
Step Three: Cover the beets with honey, lemon and orange juice. The orange will give a beautiful citrus flavor. Take the skillet from the stovetop and place into a roasting dish. Roast the beets in the oven for 30 minutes until the beets are soft and fork-tender. The beets should cook evenly, however, if any of the beets are not yet soft continue roasting for a further five minutes.
Step Four: Remove the skillet from the oven and let cool slightly before topping with crumbled goat cheese, fresh thyme or dill and reserved zest. Serve warm with a drizzle of sour cream.
Top Tips For Making Citrus Beets
- Use A Sheet Pan: In this easy roasted beets recipe, we use the skillet on the stovetop and the oven. However, you can also use a sheet pan to roast beets. Just preheat the oven to 400F, arrange cubed beets on a prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until fork-tender. You'll get the perfect sheet pan dinner.
Substitutions
- Canned Beets: Roast canned beets instead of fresh for convenience, but note that texture & flavor won't match fresh. To get the best results, drain & pat dry before roasting, reducing cook time by 10-15 mins as canned beets are pre-cooked.
- Balsamic Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar: If you don't have lemon juice, you could use a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar instead. This will give a different flavor profile, but it works well.
How To Store Honey Roasted Beets?
- Fridge Storage: Place leftover roasted beets in an airtight container; store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezer Storage: Freeze roasted beets in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag; can be frozen for up to 8 months.
Thawing: Thaw frozen roasted beets overnight in the fridge or by using the defrost setting on your microwave.
Reheating: Reheat beets gently in the microwave with a splash of water, or in a covered skillet over low heat until warmed through.
Optional Additions
- Black Pepper: Add pepper with the salt before roasting to give the dish a slight spicy kick and richer taste. Using salt and pepper together makes the sweet and earthy flavors of the beets better, creating a classic seasoning mix that goes well with the goat cheese and citrus.
What To Serve With Honey Roasted Beets?
- Chinese Chicken Salad: A crispy, refreshing salad that complements the earthiness of beets with its vibrant ingredients and Asian-inspired dressing.
- Goat Cheese Salad: A creamy goat cheese salad pairs wonderfully with roasted beets, adding a tangy richness that elevates the dish.
- Avocado Salad: The creaminess of avocado blends perfectly with the natural sweetness of roasted beets for a healthy and satisfying side.
- Eggplant Shakshuka: This rich and savory dish combines the smoky flavors of eggplant with poached eggs in a tomato and pepper sauce, offering a hearty complement to the sweetness of beets.
FAQ'S
Roasting beets in foil is another option. Simply preheat the oven to 375°F, place the cubed beets on a large piece of aluminum foil, wrap them up, and roast the wrapped beets.
Drizzle with olive oil, honey, orange juice and lemon juice. Fold up the sides of the foil to create a packet and seal tightly.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the beets are tender. Open the foil packet carefully and serve with your favorite garnishes.
No, you don't need parchment paper for roasting beets. However, it can help make cleanup easier and prevent sticking. If you are using a sheet pan to roast the beets instead of a skillet, then I recommend lining the sheet pan with parchment paper before adding the ingredients.
Shallots make this recipe great but if you don't have any to hand there are plenty of substitutes you can use.
Citrus And Honey Roasted Beets
Ingredients
- 4 Beetroot Cubed
- ¼ cup Shallots Diced
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Raw Honey pure maple syrup may be substituted
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- ¼ cup Orange Juice + reserved Zest
- pinch Salt
- 4 oz Goat Cheese
Instructions
- Here are the step by step instructions for making fork tender honey roasted beets.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- Wash and scrub your beets. Cut off the tops and tails and then peel the skin. You’ll need a good vegetable peeler to peel beets like this good grips swivel peeler! Chop your beets into bite-size cubes or slices.
- In a cast iron skillet or an Instant Pot, saute the shallots in olive oil. Add the cubed beets and coat well with a little olive oil.
- Cover the beets with honey, lemon and orange juice. The orange will give a beautiful citrus flavor.
- Take the skillet from the stovetop to the oven & roast for 30 minutes until the beets are soft and fork-tender. The beets should cook evenly, however, if any of the beets are not yet soft continue roasting for a further five minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let cool slightly before topping with crumbled goat cheese, fresh thyme or dill and reserved zest. Serve warm with a drizzle of sour cream.
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