Mediterranean Roasted Beets

beets

Ingredients

  • 3 medium beets, peeled, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1½ tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • Himalayan salt (to taste; optional)
  • Herbal seasoning blend (to taste; optional)
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. Combine beets and oil, plus salt,and seasoning blend (if desired), in a medium bowl; mix well.
  3. Arrange beets in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, or until tender. Remove from oven. Cool for 30 minutes.
  4. Combine beets with parsley and lemon in a medium bowl; toss gently to blend.
  5. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 170
  • Total Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 489 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 25 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Sugar: 17 g
  • Protein: 4 g