This is a super simple recipe for roasted beets. This is the technique I use for almost all roasted veggies. Sesame oil is always optional but can be added for some extra depth. It really gives a nice smoky flavor if you use toasted sesame oil.
Simple Roasted Veggies: Beets
Ingredients
- 4 large beets
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- salt & pepper (1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste?)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons dried basil OR a handfull of fresh basil
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Mix together the olive oil, (optional) sesame oil, salt and pepper, and sesame seeds.
- Chop the beets in approximately 1-inch cubes and toss them in the olive oil mixture.
- Bake on an oiled baking sheet (I like to use foil for easy cleanup) for 35 minutes or until tender.
- Sprinkle with basil; serve.
Inspiration found {HERE}.
Do you like beets?
I always have. Growing up we would have pickled beets often (one of my Grammie’s recipes). I didn’t have roasted beets until I was probably in my 20s but I loved them at first bite.