Want to try a new healthy snack? Try these spicy oven roasted beets. You’ll be hooked in no time!

Spicy Oven Roasted Beets

This spicy version of plain roasted beets might even sway a beet abstainer, might, here’s hoping!

Makes about 3 cups (750 mL)

One serving = ½ cup (125 mL)

1 ½ lb (750 g) small-medium beets, peeled and cut into quarters, approx 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

1 tbsp (15 mL) canola or extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp (5 mL) turmeric

1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon

½ tsp (2 mL) cracked black pepper

1.    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line an 9×13-inch metal baking pan with wet parchment paper.

2.    In a large bowl whisk together: oil, turmeric, cinnamon, and cracked pepper. Add beets and toss until well coated.

3.    Place into prepared pan, scraping any extra oil onto the beets, and roast in the oven for 50-60 minutes or until desired tenderness – I like them slightly tender. Serve.

Nutrient Breakdown

Per ½ cup (125 mL) serving contains: 54 Calories, 2.4 g Total Fat, 0 g Sat Fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 56 mg Sodium, 7 g Carbs, 1.6 g Fiber, 4.5 g Sugar, 1 g Protein

Courtesy Mairlyn Smith – http://mairlynsmith.com