Beet Candy
If you never thought your vegetables could satisfy a sweet tooth, think again. Choose small beets for this simple roasted beets recipe or candy beets if you can get them, and enjoy vegetables in a way you never have before.
Nutrition
Calories: 21.8 kcalCarbohydrates: 2.2 gProtein: 0.4 gFat: 1.4 gSaturated Fat: 0.2 gSodium: 75.9 mgPotassium: 74.1 mgFiber: 0.65 gSugar: 1.5 gCalcium: 4.6 mgIron: 0.3 mg
Ingredients
- ½ pound beet roots scrubbed and thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the over to 450ºF. Line a baking pan with a piece of parchment paper.
- 2. Put the beet slices in a mixing bowl and toss thoroughly with the salt, thyme, and olive oil. Arrange the slices evenly on the pan.
- 3. Roast until the beets are tender and shrunken (10-18 minutes).
- 4. Serve warm or cold. Warm, they'll be crispy like chips. Cool, they'll be more like fruit leather.