Roasted Beets And Carrots From Cooks Illustrated Recipes

ROASTED BEETS AND CARROTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and rosemary in a small bowl and whisk together.
• Chop the beets and carrots. Toss with the olive oil mixture and spread out not a sheet pan.
• Roast beets and carrots for 20 minutes. I prefer to check them 10-15 minutes in and gently toss them so that more than one side gets toasty.

ROASTED BEETS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Wrap beets tightly in foil, making 2 packages, and roast in middle of oven until tender, about 1 1/4 hours.
• Toss carrots with oil and salt and pepper to taste in a shallow baking pan.
• Remove beets from oven and roast carrots in middle of oven until tender, about 20 minutes.
• While carrots are roasting, unwrap beets and, when just cool enough to handle, slip off skins and remove stems. Cut each beet into 6 wedges.
• Add beets to carrots, tossing to combine, and roast until beets are hot and carrots are very tender, about 15 minutes more.

ROASTED BEETS AND CARROTS FROM COOKS ILLUSTRATED

Steps:

• Peel beets and carrots. Chop beets into 1/2 slices, then quarter each slice. Slice carrots into 1/2 slice diagonally. While slicing, place baking sheet in oven and heat to 500°F.
• Place beets and carrots into large bowl. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and salt. Stir until well combined.
• Working quickly, remove pan from preheated oven, add vegetables to pan and return to oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
• Do not wash bowl. While vegetables are cooking, add remaining tablespoon of oil, vinegar, and honey to bowl. Stir until well mixed.
• When vegetables are done, remove from oven and carefully transfer to bowl. Stir until well combine. Let rest and cool for 30 minutes.
• If using, wash and chop beet greens while beets and carrots are cooling. Add chopped greens and stir immediately before serving.

ROASTED BEETS AND CARROTS WITH HONEY-BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Wrap beets in aluminum foil and place in a baking dish. Toss carrots with oil and put in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Place beets in the preheated oven and roast for 1 hour. Add carrots to the oven and roast alongside the beets for another 30 minutes. Remove beets and set aside to cool. Check carrots to see if they are tender; roast up to 20 minutes more if necessary.
• Peel and chop beets into 1-inch pieces.
• Combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add beets and carrots, and simmer until sauce is thickened and vegetables are glazed, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve.

ROASTED BEETS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Peel carrots and cut diagonally into 1-2 inch thick wedges (1 inch for the thick end of the carrot, 2 inch for the thin end).
• Place in a large bowl and toss with 1/4 cup each of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1 Tablespoon sugar. Set aside.
• Peel beets, slice into cubes approximately 1-2 inches square.
• Spray baking pan with nonstick spray.
• Mix carrots one more time, then empty gently into half of baking pan.
• Move beets to bowl, toss gently with remaining oil, vinegar, salt and sugar.
• Let stand 2-3 minutes, then toss one more time before transferring to other half of baking pan.
• Bake 375-400°F for one hour, uncovered, tossing each vegetable separately once during cooking.
• Serve immediately.