Healthy Recipes Ingredient Vegetable Beet Garlic-Butter Roasted Beets 5.0 (1) 1 Review Sweet beets get a flavor boost from roasted garlic in this simple side dish. As the beets roast in the oven, a whole head of garlic roasts alongside them. Mashed with a touch of melted butter and fresh herbs, the garlic coats each bite with savory flavor. You can make this recipe with red beets, golden beets or a colorful mix for a vibrant presentation. Easy enough for weeknight cooking but special enough for a holiday spread, this recipe is a delicious way to showcase the earthy root vegetable. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner See More Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 30, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 8 Nutrition Profile: No Added Sugar Gut Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Sesame-Free Low-Carb Weight Loss Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Low-Fat Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Roasting garlic mellows out its sharpness and brings out its sweetness. Beets contain antioxidants that may help decrease inflammation. These beets can be served alongside a variety of mains, from roasted chicken to pan-seared fish. Ali Redmond Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 1 small head garlic 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 tablespoon , divided 4-5 large beets, peeled and cubed (1-inch; about 6 cups) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs such as tarragon, dill or parsley ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and discard papery outer layer of garlic head. Cut about ¼ inch from the top of the cloves. Place the garlic on a piece of foil large enough to enclose the head. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil; seal the foil securely. Place on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, combine cubed beets, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; toss to coat. After the garlic has roasted for 5 minutes, add the beets to the pan, spreading them in an even layer. Roast, stirring once, until tender when pierced with a fork, 35 to 40 minutes more. Ali Redmond Remove the garlic from the foil; let stand until cool enough to handle. Combine 1 tablespoon melted butter and 1 tablespoon chopped herbs in a small bowl. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into the butter mixture; discard skins. Mash the mixture with a fork (it will be lumpy). Spoon the garlic butter over the beets and stir to coat. Season with ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Ali Redmond EatingWell.com, September 2025 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 88 Calories 4g Fat 12g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size ½ cup Calories 88 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Total Sugars 8g Added Sugars 0g 0% Protein 2g 4% Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Cholesterol 4mg 1% Vitamin A 15µg Vitamin C 7mg 8% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 0mg 3% Folate 124µg Vitamin K 4µg Sodium 247mg 11% Calcium 28mg 2% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 28mg 7% Potassium 389mg 8% Zinc 0mg 4% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.