Roasted Pesto Beets Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Roasted Pesto Beets Recipe

Ingredients

4 beets

trimmed

leaving 1 inch of stems attached

6 tablespoons basil pesto

salt and pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place the beets in a large saucepan and cover with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce the heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the beets are just tender about 30 minutes. Drain and allow the beets to cool until you are able to handle them. Peel and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices then toss with the pesto in a bowl.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

Step 3

Spread the beets out onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the beets are hot and have turned slightly brown around the edges 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Roasted Pesto Beets Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 151.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.5g 11%

Carbohydrates: 9.4g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Sugars: 5.5g

Fat: 10.8g 17%

Saturated Fat: 2.9g 14%

Cholesterol: 7.5mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 244.3IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 5%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 5.7mg 10%

Folate: 94.8mcg 24%

Calcium: 178.3mg 18%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 30.7mg 11%

Potassium: 334.6mg 9%

Sodium: 242.5mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 97.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.