Lemon Roasted Beets with Feta
Beets. I know. You don't like them. Neither did I for many many years. But I'm going to have to ask you to trust me on this. These are different. I promise.
I hated beets for years. I just couldn't get into them. It wasn't until I was in Guatemala and had beets that were freshly picked from a garden and prepared perfectly until I started to see the light. Since then, I've been in love.
This recipe is the perfect one to try if you think you don't like beets. I made a batch of these and took them into work. A few "beet haters" tried them and couldn't believe they actually liked them. I think it's because they are so fresh tasting and have a great flavor and texture to them.
So go ahead. Give them a try. I promise this time will be different.
Lemon Roasted Beets with Feta
Serves 4
3 large beets
4 cloves garlic
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1/4 c feta cheese
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel beets, cut in half, and slice into 1/4" thick slices. Place in large baking dish with garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Tightly cover dish with foil, place into oven, and bake for 35-40 minutes, until beets are fork tender. Remove from oven, place on serving platter, and top with fresh thyme and feta. Serve and enjoy!
posted by Fiber @ 8:30 AM
11 Comments:
I must admit I was one of those "at work" individuals. Although I didn't hate them before, I must admit I can't say I ever had an overwhelming desire to make them. These may have just changed my mind. Give these a try. . . you won't be disappointed!
i love beets and last week i ate a whole bunch of 'em. this looks like a great recipe. i love the addition of feta!
Sweet roasted beats would go really well with lemon and feta!
I was scared of beets for a long time.. then one day i just went for and and LIKED them (which i was not expecting). I wish I could get people to get over the stigma tho!
this recipe will help those NON believers
Teddy
The picture alone is magnificent...
I am one of the few who will admit that I love beets. They were a frequent dish at our Christmas feast when I was growing up - but the kind out of the can. Roasting is so much better.
I lovelovelovelove beets!!!
I'm looking forward to trying this recipe, thanks! :)
I actually really like beets, especially roasted. I tried to get my little cousins to eat them by telling them that's what sugar was made of, but they didn't believe me.
so, they are in the oven now, i cant wait to try the final product. ive never made beets with feta, which is surprising bc it goes so well in a 'greek' salad. now, if they only didnt stain the hands so much!
This was SO good. Got the thumbs up from my 3 year old as well. I was pleased to note that squeezing the lemons helped wash off some of the beet stains from my hands!
I love beets, but am not so keen on having them with feta or any other cheese, really. Apart from par boiling and roasting them, which I do, are there any other suggestions?
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