15 min
Prep Time
1 hr 5 min
Cook Time
Easy
Level
2
Servings

Earthy beets turn sweet and tender when they're roasted in this healthy beets recipe. Preheating your baking sheet speeds up the roasting time and gives the outside of the beets a quick and flavorful sear. Honey and lemon juice add sweet and tangy notes.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 2 pounds medium beets, peeled, halved and cut into small wedges

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method

  1. Place a large rimmed baking sheet in the oven. Preheat to 425°F.

  2. Stir 2 tablespoons oil, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl. Add 2 pounds beets and toss well to coat. Transfer the beets to the hot baking sheet and roast until almost tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and drizzle with 2 tablespoons honey and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, tossing to coat. Continue roasting until tender, about 5 minutes more.