Orange Roasted Beets

Pairing orange and beets is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamin A and C! 

Ingredients

  • 12 beets
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, minced
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • juice of 1 large orange
Orange Roasted Beets
Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition

Servings: 6 servings

147 calories; 7.1 g fat; 1 g saturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 129.4 mg sodium; 18.1 g carbohydrate; 4.6 g fiber; 13.1 g sugar; 2.8 g protein

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. 

Scrub beets to remove any dirt, remove top and bottom, then peel using a vegetable peeler. Cut beets into 1½ inch chunks and place on a baking sheet. Toss with oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Roast for 35–40 minutes or until beets are tender, turning halfway through. Remove from the oven and toss with vinegar and orange juice.