How to Prepare the Perfect Roasted Beets! They come out soft and tender, ideal as an accompaniment to a summer barbecue.
So you want to roast beets? Here’s how! Grilled beets are a great summer side dish when you want to fire up the grill. These come out soft and tender, cooked to perfection and even better with a sprinkling of feta cheese. Although they take a little longer than most grilled vegetables, they’re worth the wait. Serve them with some other grilled vegetables or summer salads and they complete the meal. Here’s how to make them!
Ingredients for roasted beets
Let’s get one thing straight: beets are delicious no matter how you cook them! If you just want to cook beets quickly, we recommend Instant Pot Beets, which only take 30 minutes. You can also roast them (our favorite!) and cook them. But if you are already planning to fire up the grill: You should definitely try the roasted beets! All you need are a few ingredients:
- beets
- olive oil
- Italian spice (Optional)
- salt and pepper
Add a pinch to serve feta cheese is nice too (beets and feta go perfectly together!). This makes them a more sophisticated side dish. But it is certainly not compulsory!
Make grilled turnips en papillote
Yes, you can grill beets directly on the grill grates. But for this method, the beets are roasted in a foil bundle. (You can also use the foil method for potatoes and corn.) Here’s why:
- Foil pack helps contain the mess. Beets are messy! Beet juice ends up everywhere when you’re handling sliced beets. We therefore advise against placing the beets directly on the grill grates.
- The foil also takes up less space on the grill. Try grilling beets right on the grates and they’ll take up the entire grill with no room for anything else! With the foil bag method, they take up much less space, leaving room for a grilled main course or other veggies.
How to Roast Beets: Tips!
Ready to grill? Here are some tips for preparing roasted beets:
- Cooking time: 35 to 50 minutes. The most important thing to consider about roasted beets is the cooking time: they take longer than any other roasted vegetable. (Don’t worry: it’s always faster than frying!)
- Taste test to assess cooking. Exact timing depends on how thick or thin the cut is, the age of the beets, and the exact temperature of the grill. Throw them on the grill and know you have to try them!
- Cook on medium heat. It’s 375 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add Italian spices: It gives the beets a subtle Mediterranean touch! Use purchased or we have a house recipe.
Top with feta cheese after cooking to add a savory element. Not mandatory: but we like them that way!
Make it a meal!
Roasted beets go well with many summery main dishes! Here are some pairing ideas that go with it:
This Roasted Beets recipe is…
Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free (feta cheese is optional).
The description
How to Prepare the Perfect Roasted Beets! They come out soft and tender, ideal as an accompaniment to a summer barbecue.
- 4 Medium turnips
- 1 tbsp Olive oil and more to serve
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Ground fresh pepper
- Feta cheese for serving (optional)
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Wash the beets and peel them with a vegetable peeler, then cut into cubes (caution: beet juice can stain!).
- In a bowl, toss the beets with the olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and plenty of freshly ground pepper.
- Place the beets on a large sheet of aluminum foil and fold the sides over. Place a second piece of foil on top and seal the seams. Poke several holes in the wrapper with a fork (so the stem comes out).
- Place packet directly on cooking grates and cook until tender, 35-50 minutes (open and test with a fork to gauge doneness; exact timing will depend on size of pieces and exact grilling temperature ). Taste and add additional salt if needed. To serve, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with feta cheese (optional).
- Category: garnish
- Method: Goal
- Kitchen: American
- Diet: vegan
Keywords: Grilled beets, how to grill beets
More grilled vegetables
Here’s how to make just about any grilled vegetable you can imagine! Try these grilled side dish ideas:
- Perfect Corn, Corn in the Foil, Corn in the Husk, or Elote are the best ways to make this seasonal treat. Or try the grilled lamb’s lettuce.
- Portobello or Mushroom Skewers Packed with meaty, smoky flavor.
- Cauliflower or Broccoli Charred florets of goodness.
- Onions, peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini and squash Perfect for summer.
- Grilled potatoes, jacket potatoes, grilled baked potatoes, sweet potatoes or classic carrots!
- Asparagus, avocado, okra, bok choy, beetroot or Brussels sprouts Unique, delicious and easy.
- Romaine, Cabbage or Kale These leafy greens are fantastic grilled.
- Grilled Pineapple, Bananas or Apples A sweet finish to a grilled dessert!
