Lavender Roasted Beets
Elevate your side dish game with these stunning Lavender Roasted Beets, a perfect blend of earthy sweetness and floral elegance. This recipe pairs tender, caramelized beets with a fragrant marinade of olive oil, dried culinary lavender, honey, and white balsamic vinegar, creating a symphony of flavors that’s both simple and sophisticated. Fresh thyme adds a herbaceous touch, while a hint of salt and pepper balances the natural sweetness. Roasted to perfection in just under an hour, these beets are a versatile addition to your table, whether served warm as a show-stopping side dish or room temperature for a light, aromatic appetizer. Perfect for seasonal entertaining or a unique weeknight treat, this dish is as delightful to eat as it is to prepare.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium beets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and peel the beets. Cut them into evenly sized wedges or cubes, about 1-inch thick.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, dried lavender, honey, thyme leaves, salt, black pepper, white balsamic vinegar, and water to create a flavorful marinade.
Place the prepared beets in a large mixing bowl. Pour the lavender marinade over the beets, tossing to evenly coat each piece.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Spread the coated beets in a single layer on the sheet, ensuring they aren't overcrowded.
Roast the beets in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, tossing halfway through to ensure even cooking. The beets should be fork-tender and caramelized around the edges.
Remove the beets from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Transfer the roasted beets to a serving platter and garnish with additional thyme leaves, if desired.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
474 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1845 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1142 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
