Roasted carrots and beets offer a terrific combination of earthy sweetness and caramelized richness. For a real treat, drizzle the roasted vegetables with a tangy, slightly sweet balsamic glaze to enhance every flavor-packed bite.
Roasted Carrots and Beets
The perfect char of roasted vegetables is what makes roasting my favorite way to prepare them. They caramelize a bit in the oven, unlocking their natural sugars.
If you’d told me 10 years ago that I’d willingly be sharing a recipe that included beets, I would never have believed you. I used to hate them so much. Fortunately, taste buds evolve over time.
But, thanks to the ongoing efforts of several close friends who simply wouldn’t let me remain a beet-hater any longer, I’m now on team beets. And, I’m more than ok with that.
You could serve these roasted carrots and beets alongside a grilled protein for a complete meal or just eat them as is for a hearty snack. A garnish of fresh herbs really kicks them up another notch, too.
Roasted Beets and Carrots Recipe
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:
- beets
- carrots
- olive oil
- garlic cloves
- salt and pepper
- fresh thyme and Italian parsley
- balsamic glaze (optional)
Start by preheating the oven to 425°F. Thoroughly scrub and then peel the beets and the carrots. Cut into pieces, approximately ¾-inch in size.
Place the vegetables on a large baking sheet. Combine the oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Then, drizzle the oil mixture over the vegetables and toss well with your hands to coat.
Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the carrots and the beets are fork-tender. Then, set the oven to broil (no need to move the rack). Broil the vegetables for 2-3 minutes, or until the edges of the carrots are lightly charred.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh thyme and parsley. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving, if desired. Serve warm.
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Roasted Carrots and Beets
Ingredients
- 1 pound beets about 4 medium-sized
- 1 pound carrots about 5 medium-sized
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon fresh Italian parsley chopped small
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze for serving OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Thoroughly scrub and then peel the beets and the carrots. Cut into pieces, approximately ¾-inch in size.
- Place the vegetables on a large baking sheet. Combine the oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle the oil mixture over the vegetables and toss well with your hands to coat.
- Roast for about 20 minutes, or until the carrots and the beets are fork-tender. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with thyme and parsley. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving, if desired. Serve warm.
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Shannon says
Why didn’t you include directions for the balsamic glaze? I’m a “newbie” and need more details, please! Going to try this anyway.
I also want to see if this will get me on team beets! They are a superfood I want to add to my diet.
Mary says
I hope you love the beets, Shannon!