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Roasted Oil Free Golden Beets

January 5, 2016 by christine

I am finally starting to feel “normal” again after over a week of the flu, but getting back to the gym has been tough with a cough still sticking around. The sweet chihuahuas have been very patient despite the lack of walks during my sick time and now rain, poor guys.

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Smokey has been happy to have more company at home over the holidays.

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I’ve had golden beets sitting in the fridge waiting to be used during the sick days and finally got around to doing that last night.

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I created a simple, oil free recipe to roast them with lemon juice and fresh herbs that worked out very well with a roasted potato-like flavor and texture.

Roasted Oil Free Golden Beets

  • 3-4 beets cut into 1” wedges
  • 4 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. minced fresh herbs (I used rosemary and thyme)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees and toss all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  2. Spread beets out onto a baking pan with a non-stick baking mat.
  3. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes.
  4. Serve and enjoy. Makes 4 servings.

They oozed a little and cleaning the non-stick mat was a project, but worth it!

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The outer edges are crunchy with a tangy herb flavor while the middles are soft.

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The flavor and texture did not seem earthy or gritty at all.

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And the chihuahuas went gaga for these snapping little chunks from my hand – so they’re a good dog treat too!

Filed Under: Recipes, Sides Tagged With: beet recipe, beets, golden beets, healthy recipe, oil free, oil free recipe, plant based oil free recipe, plant based recipe, plant-based, vegan, vegan oil free recipe, vegan recipe

Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    January 6, 2016 at 7:21 am

    The flu? Hope you feel better soon! The golden beets look and sound great! YUM! I just want to hug your furkids!

    • christine says

      January 6, 2016 at 9:22 am

      Thanks, had to break down and make a doctor’s appoint today for the cough – ugh!

  2. Hannah says

    January 6, 2016 at 11:05 am

    Golden beets are my -favorite- root vegetables! It’s silly to get so excited about some simple beets, but they really are incredibly delicious no matter how you prepare them- Even raw. Your photos are making me so hungry!

    • christine says

      January 6, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      Mine too, the flavor and texture is perfect for many recipes.

  3. Linda @ Veganosity says

    January 6, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    I’ve never made beets like that before. Great idea! I have some red beets in my fridge just waiting for me to do something with them.

    So glad you’re on your way back to feeling normal!

    • christine says

      January 7, 2016 at 6:03 am

      Thanks and I was surprised at how good the texture was on them.

  4. Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says

    January 7, 2016 at 9:19 am

    I’ve never cooked golden beets before. The look delicious! And the pups are adorable as always. :)

    I hope you feel better after the flu. It’s so tough getting back to working out after being sick for a while.

    • christine says

      January 7, 2016 at 2:07 pm

      Thanks and so true! My lungs still burn a little!

Hello! I'm Christine, an IT Professional in Northern California. I'm also passionate about a healthy, plant based lifestyle, running, fitness, and being eco-friendly. 40 (ack!), married, with furkids. Read More…

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