Spicy Beets
Cuisine: Southwestern
Author: Anita
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 40 mins
Total time: 50 mins
Ingredients
  • 1¾ pounds beets
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp kosher salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
  • ½ tsp ground mustard
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • 1-2 garlic cloves, pressed
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 small or ½ large jalapeño, seeded and minced (~ 1 tbsp)
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1-2 tsp lime juice (to taste)
  • Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Peel the beets and chop into ½ inch chunks. Mix the salt, pepper, mustard, cumin, and coriander. Toss with the oil, spread evenly on a large baking dish or cookie sheet; then sprinkle evenly with the spice mixture.
  2. Roast about 40 minutes, pricking with a fork to check tenderness.
  3. While beets are roasting, prepare the dressing: Place the yogurt in a bowl, and stir in the garlic, jalapeño, ginger, remaining ¼ tsp salt, and lime juice.
  4. Remove beets from oven and dump into a bowl; stir in the dressing.
  5. Garnish with the cilantro or parsley and serve either warm or cold.
Recipe by Denver Green Chili at https://denvergreenchili.com/recipes/sides/vegetables/spicy-beets/