How To Roast Beets

Oven roasted beets have a tender texture and sweet, rich flavor. Roasting beets is super easy to do and a great addition to so many recipes.

Prep time: PT5M

Cook time: PT60M

Total time: PT65M

Rating

5 stars (15 reviews)

Keywords

how to make roasted beets, how to roast beets, roasted beets

Ingredients

4 medium beets

Cuisine

American

Steps

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F with rack in the middle position. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
If the beets still have their leafy tops, cut off most of the leafy tops, but leave yourself enough to grip onto (about an inch), then wash and scrub the beets thoroughly.
Individually wrap each beet loosely with foil (no need to peel or dry them first) and transfer them to the baking sheet.
Roast until you can easily slide a skewer to the center without any resistance, about 1 hour for medium sized beets. (If your beets are really small, start checking after 30 minutes. You don’t want them to dry out or scorch on the bottoms.)
Let cool 15 minutes or so, then trim the stems and root ends. Use a paper towel or food prep gloves to rub off the skins. They will come off quite easily! (If not, use a vegetable peeler, but be gentle.)
Quarter, slice, or dice your roasted beets for whatever recipe you're using them for.

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 73 kcal
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 133 mg
Sugar: 11 g

Reviews

Ron J on 2026-02-09 (5 stars):
Made beets for first time using this recipe. To top it all off, I had never really had beets before now. Fixed them just exactly like it called for and they came out just right! Using them in salads and will pickle a few of them for a “different taste “!!
N R Zack on 2025-09-13 (5 stars):
The roasted beet method is far easier and less messy. Thanks for this excellent tip!
Marylyn on 2025-08-04 (5 stars):
Loved this receipe and how they taste. So much easier than boiling. Anxiously awaiting to see how they will be after freezing them.
Bethany on 2025-07-27 (5 stars):
I just made your pickled beets recipe for the first time and took some to a family gathering and they were a hit! Turns out I didn't take enough because I wasn't sure if anyone liked pickled beets or not. They did! Now I must make some more and this roasting method was SO easy! Thank you!~
Karen K on 2025-06-06 (5 stars):
These were reminiscent of the old fashioned pickled beets we used to eat at home. Never imagined I could find them online!
Quiqui on 2025-04-27 (5 stars):
Roasted beets last night using your method, Absolutely delicious!
Nori Hepler on 2025-04-06 (5 stars):
Easy to do and delicious results. I use this method frequently now.
Lisa on 2024-11-16 (5 stars):
Roasting some now from the Farmers Mkt and will make pickled with the larger ones and toss in salads with the smaller. So easy !!!
Mary Ann on 2024-09-04 (5 stars):
I have used this recipe for the past 3 years. The beets have more flavor in comparison to boiling. I buy a large quantity once a year, bake them as instructed and package them in 1 quart freezer bags (we prefer the wedge cut) I put up enough to last the year. Last year's batch still taste as good. Just put up this years. VERY happy with this method.
Nikki on 2024-08-31 (5 stars):
Perfect amount for a 32 oz mason jar
Nikki on 2024-08-31 (5 stars):
Very easy!
Jantana on 2023-04-04 (5 stars):
Terrific and easy.
Tarah on 2022-08-16 (5 stars):
First time oven roasting with beets from my weekly CSA share. This method for roasting beets was super easy and they turned out absolutely delicious. I put them to use in the pickled beets recipe from this site too. I don’t think I’ll ever buy canned or jar beets again! Fresh is the BEST!! Thank you for the awesome recipe and instructions.