Roasted Beets 'n' Sweets

Roasted beets, sweet potatoes, and onion make for a colorful, delicious fall or winter side dish that is simple yet satisfying and nutritious.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 195 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 6 medium beets, peeled and cut into chunks
• 3 medium sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
• 2.5 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Toss beets with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to coat in a bowl. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Mix remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and sugar in a large resealable plastic bag. Place sweet potatoes and onion in the bag. Seal the bag and shake to coat vegetables with the oil mixture.

Step 4

Bake beets in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Mix sweet potato mixture with beets on the baking sheet. Continue baking, stirring after 20 minutes, until all vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.