Description
Elegant and flavorful Scandinavian-inspired Roasted Hasselback Beets with Dill Dressing, perfect as a show-stopping side dish that’s both healthy and vibrant. This recipe features tender beets roasted to perfection with a delicious, tangy dill vinaigrette that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress guests.
Ingredients
Beets
- 12 small to medium beets
- 1/4 cup canola oil or vegetable oil, divided
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Dressing
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
- 2-3 tablespoons honey, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Beets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Peel the beets and make thin, evenly spaced slices in the side of each beet to create the classic ‘hasselback’ effect without cutting all the way through. Place the sliced beets on a non-stick or lightly oiled rimmed baking sheet.
- Season and Roast: Drizzle the beets with half of the oil, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover the baking sheet tightly with aluminum foil and roast the beets in the preheated oven for 1 hour until they are tender and a knife pierces through easily.
- Make the Dill Dressing: While the beets roast, whisk together the white wine vinegar, remaining oil, honey, chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper in a glass mixing bowl until well combined.
- Serve: Once the beets are done roasting, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Drizzle the dill dressing evenly over the warm roasted hasselback beets just before serving, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Substitutions: Use pomegranate juice in place of the white wine vinegar for a fruitier twist. Other cheese options like feta or blue cheese can complement the beets if you want to add cheese as a topping.
- Tips: Save the beet tops! They can be stir-fried or added to soups and salads for added nutrition and flavor.
- Make Ahead: The beets can be roasted and the dill dressing prepared 1-2 days ahead. Drizzle dressing over beets right before serving, or while still warm to let them marinate and develop a pickled flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dishes - Vegetables
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
