For a more intense flavor, use roasted garlic pesto. To avoid staining your hands, wear gloves when peeling the beets. Leftover roasted beets can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Roasted Pesto Beets
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME55 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS36
Earthy beets meet vibrant pesto in this simple yet elegant dish. Roasting brings out the beets' natural sweetness while the pesto adds a burst of fresh, herbaceous flavor. A delightful side or vegetarian main course.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate9 g
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Cholesterol8 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein6 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium243 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat11 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
Step
30 mins
Place the beets in a large saucepan; cover with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until beets are just tender. (30 minutes)
03
Step
10 mins
Drain and cool beets until cool enough to handle. (10 minutes)
04
Step
0 mins
Peel, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, and toss in a bowl with pesto and salt and pepper to taste. (5 minutes)
05
Step
0 mins
Grease a baking sheet.
06
Step
0 mins
Spread beets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until beets brown slightly around edges. (10 to 15 minutes)
07
Step
0 mins
Serve immediately.
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Devyn Vandervort
Jun 20, 2025Next time, I'll try roasting the beets with the pesto from the start for a more intense flavor.
Robin Goyette
May 18, 2025The pesto really elevates the humble beet.
Irma Reilly
May 2, 2025I added a sprinkle of feta cheese at the end – delicious!
Nayeli Lockman
Feb 12, 2025So easy and flavorful! My family loved it.
Ashlynn Mcglynn
Dec 29, 2024Great recipe! I shared it with all my friends.
Newell Wilderman
Dec 24, 2024This recipe is a game-changer! I never liked beets until I tried this.