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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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We love how roasting brings out the sweet flavor of beets. Golden beets look especially pretty when tossed with the fresh herb and lemon seasoning mix, but any type of beets will work in this recipe. If you’re a lemon lover, be sure to add the squeeze of fresh lemon juice after the beets are roasted. From Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 Vegetable, 1 Fat (Diabetic Exchange = 1 Carbohydrate Serving). 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) |
Directions:
1. Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450°F
2. Combine oil, herbs, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add beets; toss to coat with the seasoning mixture.
3. Spread the beets evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
4. 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.
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