Really Big Beets

Beets are known for their vibrant color, which comes from a pigment called betalain. This pigment is not only responsible for the beautiful hue of beets but also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Really Big Beets

Cooking Method: Roasting Cuisine: International Courses: Gluten free, Lunch, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Beets
• 2 teaspoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar
• 100 gram Goat cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash and peel the beets, then cut them into wedges.
3. In a bowl, toss the beet wedges with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme.
4. Spread the seasoned beets on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until tender.
5. Remove the beets from the oven and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
6. Allow the beets to rest for 10 minutes.
7. Serve the roasted beets with crumbled goat cheese on top.
8. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Sugars 10g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.