This Maple Ginger Roasted Beets recipe is the perfect side dish for just about any meal! The natural earthiness of beets is elevated by the sweet richness of maple syrup and the warm zing of fresh ginger.  Not only is it simple to make but also gluten-free and allergy-friendly.  Whether you’re serving them as part of a holiday feast or a weeknight dinner, these roasted beets are sure to impress with their delicious blend of sweet and spiced flavors.

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Why You’ll Love This Roasted Beets Recipe

I promise once you try this roasted beets recipe you are going to absolutely love it.  It will definitely find it’s way onto your regular menu rotation!

• One of the best things about this recipe is that it is so easy to make.  All you really need to be able to do is peel and chop and turn on an oven.  With some help with chopping, even a child could make them!
• The sweet and spicy flavor combination of the maple and ginger in these roasted beets is superb!  You’re going to get sweetness and earthiness from both the beets and the maple sugar, and a little spicy zing from the two forms of ginger.
• Not only is it going to be incredibly easy for you to make these delicious roasted beets, it’s a side dish that pairs well with almost anything.  Whether you’re having grilled meat, a quiche, or a light salad, these beets will match with what you’re serving.

What You’ll Need

This roasted beets recipe only needs 6 total ingredients and most of that is just standard stuff that everyone will have in their pantry.  Only a few items are slightly less standard that you may have to get.

• Garlic Oil: For those of us with reflux, eating regular garlic can be a bit of a problem.  That’s why I use garlic oil in this recipe.  It is something you can find in most stores now, but you can also easily buy garlic oil online.
• Maple Sugar: Maple sugar is basically just crystalized and dried maple syrup.  It gives a deliciously earthy sweetness to these roasted beets.  You can find it in some stores (I can find it at several near me) and also easily purchase it online.
• Ginger: Much like my gingerbread men I use multiple forms of ginger in this recipe.  You are going to need both ground ginger and freshly grated ginger.  Using both gives you a better, more balanced ginger flavor.  If you don’t want to grate ginger yourself you can get some pre-done in the refrigerated or frozen section of most grocery stores.

Substitutions

With so few ingredients there isn’t much you might need to substitute for allergies.  There are a few swaps you could do to change things up a bit, though.

• Veggies: You could easily swap out some (or all) of the beets in this recipe for other root vegetables.  Some options could be carrots, turnips, parsnips, and butternut squash.
• Sugar: Maple sugar is a great option if you are looking for something that has a lower glycemic index or if you need something that is AIP diet compliant.  It’s also just plain delicious in this recipe.  But if you want to, you could easily swap it out for brown sugar.
• Oil: If you can have garlic you can swap out the garlic oil here for standard olive oil and a little bit of granulated garlic.

Roast Your Beets

With caramelized edges and bold flavors these Maple Ginger Roasted Beets are an amazing side dish that everyone will enjoy.  They’re a fantastic way to (nearly effortlessly) take a unique spin on traditional roasted veggies.  Give this recipe a try, and let the natural beauty and flavor of these beets brighten up your table. Don’t forget to share your creations—tag me on Instagram at @fearlessfaithfulmom. I’d love to see how you make this recipe your own!