Description
Sweet and smoky beets, charred to perfection on the grill.
Enjoy this vibrant side dish warm, with a drizzle of olive oil and salt.
Ingredients
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- 4 lbs (1814 g) MIXED COLORED BEETS
- OLIVE OIL
- SALT
Instructions
- Heat high-quality charcoal in a coal burning BBQ until the coals are white using a coal chimney; do not use lighter fluid.
- Let the coals cool for about 20 minutes.
- Toss scrubbed beets directly onto the hot coals, turning every 5 minutes, until the outside is charred and the inside is soft (about 20-30 minutes).
- Check for doneness by poking with a knife; remove from coals and brush off excess ash when soft.
- Cut beets into 2-inch chunks.
- Arrange beet chunks on a serving platter.
- Season with olive oil and salt.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For even charring, ensure beets are relatively uniform in size before grilling.
- Smaller beets will cook faster; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Store leftover beets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0