Grilled Beets
Grilled beets make a great alternative to other starchy vegetables as a side dish for grilled foods!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 -6
Ingredients
- 4 large beets
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Sea Salt
Instructions
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Pre-heat grill. You will want to cook these on a hot grill.
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Peel the beets with a vegetable peeler.
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Slice the beets into rounds about 1/2 inch thick. Let the slices rest for a few minutes so the beet juice comes to the surface. (For some reason I find the phrase "beet juice" hilarious.) Do NOT dry the slices before grilling.
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Cover one end of the grill in foil so you can grill your beets while your other food is cooking.
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Grill beets, turning once, about 20 minutes or until lightly charred and just tender when poked with a grilling fork.
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Remove from grill and slice each round crosswise for easy eating. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Recipe Notes
If you cook these in a searing pan or cast iron skillet, lightly spray the pan with cooking spray and cook on the stove top over medium high heat. They still take about 15-20 minutes. (If they start to get too dark on the outside, lower the heat and cover the pan to cook to desired doneness.)