Crispy on the outside, firm but tender on the inside, these sweet earthy roasted beets make for a delicious and easy-peasy side dish to add a splash of colour and nutrients to any meal!
Pre-heat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper (unless it is non-stick, in which case leave without baking paper).
Prepare the beetroots. Place the beetroot pieces in the baking tray and mix with the oil, herbs and seasonings.
2 beetroots, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon dried herbs, pinch of salt and pepper, 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme
Put the tray in the oven and roast for 40-45 minutes (depending on the size of your pieces it might need a little less or a little more time) until they are crispy and browned and a knife slides smoothly through the middle of one of the cubes.
Air Fryer Instructions
Pre-heat the air fryer to 200°C.
Prepare the beetroots and mix in a bowl with the oil, herbs and seasonings.
2 beetroots, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon dried herbs, pinch of salt and pepper, 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme
Pour the mixture into the air fryer basket and set to 15 minutes.
Shake the basket half way through to ensure even cooking.
Notes
Try to cut the beetroot into similar sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
Adjust the seasonings to suit the style of cuisine that you are pairing this with.
As for quantities, it depends on the size of your beetroots and how many other dishes are being served alongside it. They do shrink in the oven so I usually go for 1 beetroot per person as I'd rather have too much than too little.