Side Dishes
Balsamic and Citrus Roasted Beets
Balsamic and Citrus Roasted Beets make a beautiful holiday side dish that tastes great fresh from the oven or served at room temperature.
Ingredients
Five-Minute Morning Prep
Peel and cut oranges. Prepare balsamic vinegar mixture. Cover and refrigerate.
Test Kitchen Tip
Toss the red beets separately to keep from discoloring the others.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°.
Toss together golden beets, candy-striped beets, 1½ tablespoons oil, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Place in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet.
Toss together red beets, 1½ tablespoons oil, and 1 teaspoon salt in the same bowl. Place in skillet with golden and candy-striped beets.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Stir together balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
Toss together oranges, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a medium bowl. Pour balsamic mixture over beets; add oranges.
Bake until beets are tender, 30 to 35 minutes more. Add butter to skillet; gently swirl skillet to incorporate. Top with pistachios, if desired.