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Roasted Beets with Orange Vinaigrette

Looking for a light and fresh way to serve your root vegetables? These roasted beets with orange vinaigrette have a wonderful floral and citrus flavor!
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients 

Beets

Dressing

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Place the beets in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper, then toss well to make sure the beets are all well-coated.
    1 pound golden beets, 1 pound red beets, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper
  • Wrap each beet in foil, then place on a baking sheet. Place in the oven and roast for about 1 hour or until the beets can easily be pierced with the tip of a knife.
  • Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  • Place the orange juice, shallot, garlic, rice vinegar, cumin, and coriander in a small saucepan over medium heat.
    ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 1 small shallot, 1 clove garlic, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • Bring everything to a low boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer until its volume has been reduced by half, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • After about 5 minutes, add the mustard to the mixture, then slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking consistently.
    1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Slip the skins off each beet and discard.
  • Cut the beets into bite-sized pieces, then place the beets in a large bowl and toss with your desired amount of dressing. Garnish with parsley.
    1 tablespoon parsley

Notes

This recipe is for 8 servings.
Feel free to use all red beets, all golden beets, or any other variety.
Leftover beets and vinaigrette should be stored separately. Place each in their own airtight container in the refrigerator — the beets will stay fresh for up to 4 days while the vinaigrette will keep for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Roasted Beets with Orange Vinaigrette
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
177
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
10
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0
g
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
183
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
0
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
0
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0
mg
0
%
Net carbs
 
6
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.