White balsamic roasted beets

Tender roasted beets tossed with white balsamic, olive oil, a touch of honey, red pepper flakes, and fresh spring onions.

Serves

4 - 6

time

~ 1 hr 15 mins

skill

2/10

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ingredients

  • 5–6 medium beets, washed
  • Olive oil, for brushing the beets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2–3 tbsp white balsamic vinegar, plus more to taste
  • 1–2 tsp honey or hot honey, adjusted to the sweetness of the beets
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
  • Crumbled goat cheese, optional
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directions

Roast the Beets

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Wash the beets thoroughly and brush each one lightly with olive oil.
  3. Wrap the beets tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast for about 1 hour, or until a knife slides easily into the center.

Peel & Cut

  1. Let the roasted beets cool slightly, just until they are comfortable to handle.
  2. Use a paper towel to gently rub away the skins. They should slip off easily.
  3. Roughly dice the peeled beets into bite-size pieces.

Dress the Beets

  1. Transfer the warm beets to a serving bowl.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons white balsamic, honey or hot honey, kosher salt, cracked black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  3. Toss gently, taste, and add more white balsamic, honey, salt, or pepper as needed.

Finish & Serve

  1. Top with thinly sliced spring onions.
  2. Add crumbled goat cheese if desired.
  3. Drizzle with honey or hot honey if desired.
  4. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

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Tennessee Tastebuds Tip

My favorite version uses Blue Ridge Olive Oil Company’s Cranberry Pear White Balsamic. It’s one of those ingredients that quietly takes this dish to another level without overpowering the beets.

Kitchen Notes

Cook’s Note: Beets can vary quite a bit in natural sweetness. Start with a small drizzle of honey, taste after adding the white balsamic, and adjust until the sweet and tangy flavors are balanced.

These beets are especially good slightly warm, when the dressing can soak into them and optional goat cheese softens just a little.

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