Healthy Cumin Roasted Beets
A CORK, FORK, & PASSPORT Combined together with heart-healthy avocado oil, these Cumin Roasted Beets are a powerhouse of healthy and delicious!
Servings: 6
Calories: 85kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Fresh Beetroot
- 1 Tbsp. Avocado Oil
- 2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp. Sea Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Your pound of beetroot should have about 4-5 beets.
- Cut the stems off the beetroot, wash the beets, and cut into quarters or 3-5 inch cubes.
- In a small bowl add the cut up beets and 2 Tbsp. Avocado Oil; toss to coat.
- Place the beets on the baking sheet and sprinkle with the cumin and sea salt.
- Wrap the aluminum foil around the beets and place them in the oven.
- Roast the beets for about 30 minutes with the aluminum foil closed, then open the aluminum foil and roast another 5-10 minutes.
- Watch that the cubes do not burn. When you add a knife into the pieces and they are soft, remove from the oven and cool.
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool, then peel off the outer skin.
- Cut into small pieces and add to a salad, or eat them on their own.
Notes
You will notice that there is no sugar in this recipe. If you use fresh beets, you do not need sugar as the natural sugar comes out in the beets. If you would like to add a bit of sugar, lightly drizzle about 1 tsp. of honey over the roasted beets the last 2-3 minutes in the oven, before you remove them.
You can also use olive oil instead of avocado oil if you prefer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 670mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g