Description
Roasted Beets and Sweet Potatoes with Feta and Cilantro makes a colorful side that brings root vegetables to life with tangy cheese and fresh herbs. Toss these caramelized veggies together for a simple, satisfying dish that adds beautiful flavor to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 3 cups Red Beets
- 3 cups Sweet Potatoes
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Finishing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons Avocado Oil
- 1 cup Feta Cheese
- ¼ cup Cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a sizzling 425°F and grab a large sheet pan to prepare for roasting your vegetables.
- Grab your 3 cups of red beets and 3 cups of sweet potatoes, carefully chopping them into uniform bite-sized chunks that will cook evenly.
- Pour 3 tablespoons of avocado oil into a spacious mixing bowl, ready to coat your vegetable pieces with flavor.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and dried oregano into the bowl, along with ¼ teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper.
- Toss the vegetable chunks in the seasoned oil, ensuring every piece gets a thorough, even coating of spices.
- Lightly grease your sheet pan with a touch of remaining avocado oil to prevent sticking.
- Spread the seasoned vegetables across the pan in a single, uncrowded layer so they roast perfectly instead of steaming.
- Slide the pan into the preheated 425°F oven and roast for 35 minutes, using a spatula to flip the vegetables halfway through cooking.
- Remove the pan when vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, with crisp edges and a rich, deep color.
- Transfer the roasted vegetables to a serving dish, generously sprinkling 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese and ¼ cup chopped cilantro on top for a fresh, tangy finish.
Notes
- Cutting vegetables into uniform, bite-sized chunks helps them roast evenly and ensures a consistent texture.
- Fresh herbs like cilantro add brightness, but parsley works perfectly if cilantro isn’t your favorite.
- Swap feta for vegan cheese or nutritional yeast to make the dish dairy-free and plant-based friendly.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing cayenne pepper, keeping your personal heat tolerance in mind.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 227 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 512 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg