Sheet Pan Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Fresh Thyme

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Earthy roasted beets balanced with creamy goat cheese and aromatic thyme for a simple, vibrant side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Beets, Olive oil, Salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 2 cups peeled and diced beets on a sheet pan, then add 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; toss to coat evenly.
  2. Step 2: Roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring once after 15 minutes, until beets are fork-tender and edges are caramelized.
  3. Step 3: Remove from oven, sprinkle with 4 oz crumbled goat cheese and 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, then drizzle with 1 tbsp lemon juice; gently toss to combine.

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