Roasted Chioggia Beets with Citrus & Herbs

These candy-striped Chioggia beets roast into sweet, tender rounds that pair beautifully with bright citrus and fresh herbs.

Ingredients:
3–4 Chioggia beets, peeled and cut into wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
½ Cara Cara orange, juiced
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Optional: thin orange zest or additional orange segments

Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°. Toss beets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 25–30 minutes until tender.

2. Remove from the oven and while warm, drizzle the beets with orange juice and honey. Toss gently.

3. Finish with parsley and orange zest before serving.