For a deeper flavor, try roasting the beets on a bed of rock salt. If you don't have herbes de Provence, a mixture of dried thyme, rosemary, and savory works well. A splash of lemon juice at the end brightens the flavors beautifully.
Oven-Roasted Beets with Wilted Spinach
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 35 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 45 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS12
Earthy beets transform into a sweet and savory delight, complemented by the vibrant freshness of wilted spinach and a tangy balsamic glaze. This dish is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients, perfect as a side or a light vegetarian main.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate19 g
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Cholesterol15 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium593 mg
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Sugar12 g
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Fat13 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
0 mins
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
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0 mins
Trim and wash beets. Set leaves aside; discard stems. Wrap beets in 2 aluminum foil packages (3 beets per foil package); place in a deep baking dish. (10 minutes)
03
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45 mins
Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 45 minutes. (45 minutes)
04
Step
45 mins
Divide onions, herbes de Provence, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper between packages. Reseal packages; roast 45 minutes more. (2 minutes)
05
Step
5 mins
Divide and drizzle balsamic vinegar between packages. Reseal packages; roast 5 minutes more. (2 minutes)
06
Step
6 mins
Meanwhile, melt butter with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach and reserved beet greens; cook and stir until wilted, about 5 minutes. (10 minutes)
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Transfer beets, onions, and drippings to a serving bowl; stir in wilted greens. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. (5 minutes)
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Brayan Ward
Jun 30, 2025I added a pinch of red pepper flakes to the spinach for a little heat. Delicious!
Otis Feilbins
Jun 28, 2025The balsamic glaze is the perfect finishing touch – adds just the right amount of sweetness and acidity.
Lilly Kuphal
Jun 26, 2025My family loved this! Even my kids ate their beets without complaining.
Nicholaus Leannon
Jun 23, 2025This recipe is a game-changer! I never liked beets before, but this has converted me.
Cyril Emmerich
Jun 20, 2025So easy to make and incredibly healthy. A regular in my kitchen now!
Jarred Thiel
Jun 14, 2025I roasted the beets a day ahead to save time. Worked perfectly!
Velma Swaniawski
Jun 13, 2025This is my go-to recipe when I need a healthy and delicious side dish.
Retha Treutel
Jun 8, 2025I used golden beets for a different color variation. It was beautiful!