Roasted Beet Rounds with Honey & Cranberries

Roasted Beet Rounds with Honey & Cranberries 🥗✨

🥗 Ingredients:

• 3 medium fresh beets, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp honey (plus more for drizzling)

• ¼ cup dried cranberries

• ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese (or feta, optional)

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or mint (optional, for garnish)

• 1 tsp balsamic glaze (optional, for extra flavor)

🔥 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prep Beets

• Peel the beets and slice into ½-inch thick rounds.

• Pat them dry with a paper towel for better roasting.

3. Season

• Place beet rounds on the baking sheet.

• Brush both sides with olive oil and season lightly with salt & pepper.

4. Roast

• Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the beets are tender and edges slightly caramelized.

5. Add Honey & Cranberries

• Remove the baking sheet from the oven.

• Drizzle honey over warm beets and sprinkle cranberries on top.

• Return to the oven for another 5 minutes to let the honey glaze and cranberries soften.

6. Serve

• Transfer beet rounds to a serving plate.

• Top with crumbled goat cheese (optional), drizzle with a little extra honey or balsamic glaze, and garnish with fresh parsley or mint.

🌟 Serving Tips:

• Serve warm as a side dish, or chilled as part of a salad platter.

• Pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or crusty bread.

• For extra crunch, sprinkle toasted walnuts or pecans on top.