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Roasted Beets with Dill Cream

A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring roasted beets topped with a creamy dill sauce, perfect as a side or a light appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Roasted Beets
  • 4 medium beets washed and trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Dill Cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste

Method
 

Roasting the Beets
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Roast in the oven for about 45 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before peeling the skins off.
Preparing the Dill Cream
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, chopped dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt.
  2. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Serving
  1. Slice the roasted beets and arrange them on a serving platter.
  2. Drizzle the dill cream over the beets before serving.
  3. Garnish with additional dill if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a variation, try adding crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.

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