Beets that are grilled to perfection are sweet and tender, making them the perfect side dish for a summertime grilled meal.
Beets are a great summer side dish to grill when you’re planning to fire up the grill because they come out sweet and tender, perfectly cooked, and even better with a sprinkle of feta cheese. While they take a little longer to prepare than most grilled vegetables, they’re well worth the wait. Here’s how to make them!
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
- Coat one side of a large piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray. Place beets and butter on foil; season with salt and pepper. …
- Place packet on the grill grate. Cook until beets are very tender, about 30 minutes.
- Allow beets to cool before serving, about 5 minutes.
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Grilled Beets 🔗
If you’ve never grilled a beet before, you’re missing out. Our Grilled Beets have nice, earthy flavors that are accented by the char from the grill. The cheese and herbs really round it all out. If you’re looking for some added flavor, you could add citrus, such as fresh orange juice and zest, and some pistachios. This already easy recipe can be prepared ahead of time by roasting the beets beforehand. Be sure to wrap the yellow and red beets separately so the red beet color doesn’t bleed onto the yellow beets. These are perfect as a side at a weeknight dinner, especially as a companion to fish or meat.
Total: 1h30min
Ingredients:
- 4 medium-size (about 1 1/2 b. total) red and golden beets, peeled and trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Drizzle beets with 2 tablespoons of the oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap beets individually with aluminum foil; place on a baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, 1 hour to 1 hour, 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Preheat grill to high (450°F to 500°F). Remove and discard foil from beets. Place beets on oiled grates; grill, uncovered, turning occasionally, until lightly charred, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from grill; let stand 10 minutes.
- Cut each beet into 6 wedges; arrange on a serving platter. Drizzle evenly with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with cheese and chives.
FAQ
What’s the best way to cook beet?
Place cleaned beets in a large saucepan, cover with water, and trim off any remaining stems and taproot. 2. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until fork-tender, 25 to 35 minutes for medium beets or 45 minutes to 1 hour for large beets.
What is the healthiest way to cook a beet?
Beets should be steamed rather than baked in order to preserve nutrients; if you have a steamer, steam them for no more than 15 minutes, or until a fork can be inserted easily; if you want your beets to be more tender, slice them before steaming.
How does Gordon Ramsay cook beets?
Beets should be steamed rather than baked in order to preserve nutrients; if you have a steamer, steam them for no more than 15 minutes, or until a fork can be inserted easily; if you want your beets to be more tender, slice them before steaming.
How do you make beets more flavorful?
Beets should be steamed rather than baked in order to preserve nutrients; if you have a steamer, steam them for no more than 15 minutes, or until a fork can be inserted easily; if you want your beets to be more tender, slice them before steaming.