Quick Roasted Beets with Orange Zest and Pistachios

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Servings: Prep Time: 10 Cook Time: 20

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the sliced beets with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well coated.
  3. Spread the beets in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Roast the beets in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
  5. While the beets are roasting, zest the orange and set the zest aside. Then juice the orange and mix it with balsamic vinegar in a small bowl.
  6. Once the beets are done roasting, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
  7. Drizzle the orange juice and balsamic mixture over the beets and gently toss to coat.
  8. Sprinkle the orange zest, chopped pistachios, and fresh mint over the beets.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Chef AI

Quick Roasted Beets with Orange Zest and Pistachios

Ingredients

  • 4 medium-sized beets, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 orange, zest and juice
  • 1/4 cup roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the sliced beets with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well coated.
  3. Spread the beets in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Roast the beets in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
  5. While the beets are roasting, zest the orange and set the zest aside. Then juice the orange and mix it with balsamic vinegar in a small bowl.
  6. Once the beets are done roasting, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
  7. Drizzle the orange juice and balsamic mixture over the beets and gently toss to coat.
  8. Sprinkle the orange zest, chopped pistachios, and fresh mint over the beets.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature.