German Baked Red Beets

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Healthy and Vibrant German Baked Red Beet Recipe

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

178

Sugar

20g

Fat

This German Baked Red Beet recipe is a great way to enjoy the vibrant and nutritious root vegetable. The lemon and thyme provide a lovely aroma and taste to the sweet and earthy beets. This dish is perfect as a side for your main course, or as an appetizer to another entree.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 200°C/390°F.
2.	Clean the red beets to remove any dirt and remove the tops and tails.
3.	In a roasting dish, mix together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, honey, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper.
4.	Add the red beets to the roasting dish and coat them well in the mixture.
5.	Cover the roasting dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour or until the beets are tender.
6.	Allow the beets to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

Red beets are a great source of fiber, potassium, and folate.

This recipe provides a healthy and colorful side dish for your meal.

CONS

Red beets can sometimes cause an upset stomach in some people.

They can also temporarily turn your urine and stools a reddish color.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Red beets have been linked to a number of health benefits, including improving blood pressure and boosting physical performance.
They are also a great source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which can help to reduce the risk of chronic disease.

	1 kg red beet
	3 tablespoons lemon juice
	1 tablespoon lemon zest
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	1 tablespoon honey
	fresh thyme ( or dried )
	salt
	pepper