Lemon-Herb Roasted Beets
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs golden beets or 1 1/2 lbs red beets, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces ⓘ
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or 4 teaspoons canola oil ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs or 2 teaspoons dried herbs, such as marjoram, oregano, rosemary ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional) ⓘ
Instructions
- Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450°F
- Combine oil, herbs, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add beets; toss to coat with the seasoning mixture.
- Spread the beets evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast, stirring once or twice, until the beets are tender and browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Toss the roasted vegetables with lemon juice, if using.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
305
kcal
15% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Low-carb
High-fiber
Under 400 cal
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).