BEETS AND SWEETS

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This roasted vegetable side dish is sweet and delicious! Somehow I always forget how much I like beets. When a friend served this to us with roasted chicken we were hooked! The prep is a bit time consuming but well worth it. I wear latex gloves when handling beets, but if you don't mind temporary pink fingers, this is not...

Provided by Chef Potpie (Laurel)

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 sweet potatoes (the orange ones!)
2 beets
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 level tsp garlic powder (or to taste)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp real maple syrup
1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a large sheet pan with cooking spray. Peel sweet potatoes and beets and cut into 1-inch dice.
  • 2. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes, beets, olive oil, garlic powder, salt & pepper until well coated. Place on baking tray in a single layer and put in oven, roast for about 25 minutes.
  • 3. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt the butter with the thyme, and allow the butter to brown over medium heat. This will take about 4-5 minutes. Take care not to let it get too dark. It should smell nutty, not burnt!
  • 4. Stir in the maple syrup and remove the pan from the heat.
  • 5. After 25 minutes, remove the tray from the oven, pour the browned butter glaze over the vegetables and toss them to combine.
  • 6. Place the vegetables, (in single layer so they will brown, not steam) back in the oven for 10-15 minutes, then remove to a serving dish. Sprinkle with more chopped thyme if desired.

Imran IRN
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This was the first time I've ever cooked beets. I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was so easy to make and it turned out so well.


Tyler Couch
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This recipe is a must-try for beet lovers. It's easy to make and it's absolutely delicious.


Rose Pack
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I'm definitely going to make this recipe again. It's a keeper!


Nada Lotfy
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This was a great recipe for a potluck. I made a double batch and it was a hit!


Estera Chitembo
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I loved the presentation of this dish. I served it with a dollop of sour cream and some fresh herbs.


luis zavala
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some more spices or herbs.


Emmanuel Annang
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I found that the sauce was a bit too thick. I would recommend thinning it out with a little bit of water or broth.


Dasrat Kumar
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This was a great way to use up some leftover beets. I had them roasted with some olive oil and salt and pepper, and then I added them to the recipe. It was a delicious and easy meal.


Safdar Puthan
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The combination of flavors was really unique and tasty.


Sher Bahadur
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This recipe was delicious! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The beets were perfectly roasted and the sauce was divine.


Nabuuma Christine
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would make it again, but I would make a few changes. I would use less sugar and I would cook the beets for a little longer.


Akash Dsa
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The beets took a bit longer to cook than the recipe said. I had to simmer them for an extra 10 minutes.


Bilal Taher
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar.


charlotte singh
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I love that this recipe uses fresh beets. It gives the dish a really earthy flavor. I also liked the addition of the orange juice. It brightened up the dish and gave it a bit of sweetness.


Najam Butt
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the ingredients were affordable. The whole family enjoyed it!


Who are you? You are clearly lost!
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The beets were tender and sweet, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Christopher Brock
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This recipe was a delight! The combination of beets and sweets was unique and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the crunchy texture of the beets against the soft sweetness of the other ingredients.