Sherry Vinegar-Glazed Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese
Sweet beets caramelized with sherry vinegar and topped with creamy goat cheese. This mediterranean-inspired vegetarian ready in about 50 minutes pairs peeled and cubed beets, olive oil, sherry vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs, peeled and cubed beets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/2 cup, crumbled goat cheese
- 1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cubed beets with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; spread in a single layer on a sheet pan.
- Step 2: Roast for 25 minutes, then remove and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp sherry vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
- Step 3: Drizzle the vinegar mixture over the roasted beets and return to oven for 10 minutes, until glaze is thick and sticky.
- Step 4: Transfer beets to a serving platter, sprinkle with 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sherry Vinegar-Glazed Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (10 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sherry Vinegar-Glazed Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peeled and cubed beets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sherry Vinegar-Glazed Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sherry Vinegar-Glazed Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sherry Vinegar-Glazed Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese?
Mediterranean vegetarian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★☆☆
Average. The concept is good but execution needs work on seasoning.
- ★★☆☆☆
Followed exactly and it was underwhelming. Maybe my expectations were too high.
- ★★☆☆☆
Didn't come together the way I expected. Flavors were flat.
