Ingredients
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- 2 pounds purple beets, preferably medium in size
- 6 ounces blackberries, rinsed and dried
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons crushed pecans
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzle
Instructions
- Place an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray the aluminum foil with a thin layer of non-stick cooking spray.
- Remove any greens from the beets, being careful not to nick the tops of the beets too closely to the flesh to avoid a juicy purple mess. Scrub your beets under warm water to remove any dirt and grime. Use a sponge, if needed.
- Cut the top and bottom ends off the beets. Next, slice the beets in half, and then into quarters.
- Roast beets for 50 minutes. At the 25 minute mark, pierce a few pieces of beetroot with a fork to check progress, and then toss. 10 minutes before completion, add the blackberries (dispersed among the beets) to the baking sheet.
- Transfer the beets and blackberries to a serving platter and sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese. Garnish with the pecans and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 mins.
- Cook Time: 50 mins.
- Category: Sides
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian