Syrian Roasted Beets Recipe

Name: Syrian Roasted Beets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 baby beets (6 each of gold, red and striped); 3 teaspoons olive oil; 3 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Vinaigrette; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pinch white pepper; 1 large shallot, minced; 2 tablespoons thyme leaves; 1/2 cup olive oil; Garnish; pomegranate seeds; fresh thyme

Servings: persons

18 baby beets (6 each of gold, red and striped)
3 teaspoons olive oil
3 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vinaigrette
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch white pepper
1 large shallot, minced
2 tablespoons thyme leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
Garnish
pomegranate seeds
fresh thyme

1
Wash and trim beets (don't dry).
2
Wrap each colour of beets in separate foil.
3
Sprinkle with olive oil and salt and pepper.
4
Roast at 450 for 45-60 minutes, then let cool.
5
Rub off skins and set aside.
6
Make vinaigrette:.
7
Toast cumin seeds on medium to high heat until fragrant, then grind half to powder. Set aside remaining half of the roasted seeds.
8
Mix together whole cumin seeds, ground cumin, vinegar, lemon juice, shallot, thyme, garlic, salt & pepper. Set aside for 5 minutes then add olive oil.
9
Half or quarter beets and arrange in rows on a platter. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and drizle with cumin vinaigrette. Finish with a sprinkling of fresh herbs.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 baby beets (6 each of gold, red and striped), 3 teaspoons olive oil, 3 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Syrian Roasted Beets falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Syrian Roasted Beets

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