Best 5 Roasted Beets With Cumin And Mint Recipes

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If you are looking for a flavorful and nutritious side dish that is also easy to make, roasted beets with cumin and mint is a great choice. Beets are a root vegetable that are packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and potassium. They also have a slightly sweet and earthy flavor that pairs well with the warm spices of cumin and mint. This dish can be served warm or cold, and it is a great addition to any meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED BEETS WITH CUMIN AND MINT



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Categories     Citrus     Herb     Vegetable     Roast     Vegetarian     Mint     Beet     Vegan     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and lightly crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium beets (1 1/4 pound total without greens), trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached
1/3 cup fresh mint, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Stir together lemon juice, cumin seeds, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in oil and let stand while roasting beets.
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Tightly wrap beets in a double layer of foil and roast on a baking sheet until tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Cool to warm in foil package, about 20 minutes.
  • When beets are cool enough to handle, peel them, discarding stems and root ends, then cut into 1/2-inch-wide wedges.
  • Toss warm beets with dressing. Stir in mint just before serving.

ROASTED BEETROOT WITH CUMIN AND MINT



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Make and share this Roasted Beetroot With Cumin and Mint recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wendys Kitchen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and lightly crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium beets, trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached (1 1/4 pound total without greens)
1/3 cup of fresh mint, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Stir together lemon juice, cumin seeds, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in oil and let stand while roasting beets.
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F
  • Tightly wrap beets in a double layer of foil and roast on a baking sheet until tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Cool to warm in foil package, about 20 minutes.
  • When beets are cool enough to handle, peel them, discarding stems and root ends, then cut into 1/2-inch-wide wedges.
  • Toss warm beets with dressing. Stir in mint just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 322.9, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 1

ROASTED BEETS WITH MOROCCAN SPICES



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     side dish

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound beets
1 pound carrot chunks
chopped almonds
1/2 teaspoon of cumin
1/2 teaspoon of coriander
a pinch of allspice
lemon juice
olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400.
  • Wash 1 pound beets, wrap each in foil and put on a baking sheet.
  • Put 1 pound carrot chunks on the baking sheet and toss with olive oil.
  • Roast until a knife pierces the beets with little resistance, 45 to 90 minutes, and the carrots are tender and browned (remove when done; before the beets).
  • When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel, and cut into chunks; toss them and the carrots with chopped almonds, 1/2 teaspoon each of cumin and coriander, a pinch of allspice, lemon juice and olive oil.
  • Garnish: Mint.

ROASTED BEETS WITH MINT-YOGURT SAUCE



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Dress up succulent roasted beets with a simple mint-yogurt sauce. A hint of ground cumin brings out the vegetable's earthiness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch medium beets or 3 bunches baby beets (about 1 1/2 pounds total), scrubbed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, toss beets with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cover dish tightly with foil and roast until tender when pierced with a knife, 45 to 60 minutes, depending on size. When cool enough to handle, rub beets with a paper towel to remove skins.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, mint, cumin, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Spoon yogurt sauce over beets and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g

BEETS WITH ONION AND CUMIN



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If you like beets, you'll love this recipe. For those who don't like beets, they may just change their minds.

Provided by SHECOOKS2

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons cumin seed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 medium beets, peeled and quartered
2 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 ½ cups water
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in oil and saute onion and garlic until translucent. Mix in cumin seed and saute an additional 2 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and saute 1 minute more.
  • Stir in beets, tomatoes, water, and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover pan with lid, and allow to simmer 30 to 45 minutes, until beets are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 849.3 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose beets that are about 2 inches in diameter for even roasting.
  • To prevent the beets from bleeding onto other vegetables, wrap them in foil before roasting.
  • Roast the beets until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.
  • Allow the beets to cool slightly before peeling and slicing.
  • For a more intense flavor, roast the beets with the skins on.
  • Beets can be roasted in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Roasted beets can be used in salads, soups, stews, and sandwiches.

Conclusion:

Roasted beets are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. With their sweet and earthy flavor, roasted beets can be used in a variety of dishes, from salads to soups to stews. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give roasted beets a try!

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