Roasted Golden Beets with Orange Pepper Vinaigrette

Roasted golden beets are baked in the oven, peeled and sliced, and paired with a delicious orange pepper vinaigrette for a festive appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 219 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• ½ teaspoon grated orange zest
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 pound golden beets, top and bottom trimmed and greens removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Place golden beets in a shallow baking dish. Stir water and 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a small bowl and pour over beets, tossing them in the liquid to coat completely. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until beets are tender when pierced with a skewer, 45 to 55 minutes. Remove form oven, uncover, and let cool for 10 minutes. Slip skins off beets and cut them crosswise into thin 1/4-inch slices.

Step 4

Whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl. Add orange juice, honey, orange zest, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper and whisk until vinaigrette is well combined.

Step 5

Spread beets onto a plate and drizzle with vinaigrette. Toss gently with sliced red onion and season with parsley.