Beets on the Grill

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These grilled beets are easy to make when you wrap them in foil and cook on the grill. Delicious as a summer side dish or added to a green salad.

A bowl of cooked beets topped with black pepper, on a cutting board
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 6 beets, scrubbed

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.

    Ingredients to make beets on the grill

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  2. Coat one side of a large piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray. Place beets and butter on foil; season with salt and pepper.

    A sheet of foil with six beets topped with salt and pepper and two pads of butter

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  3. Wrap foil over beets. Place packet on the grill grate. Cook until beets are very tender, about 30 minutes.

    A sealed foil packet of beets on grill grates

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  4. Allow beets to cool before serving, about 5 minutes. You don't even need to peel to enjoy!

    An open foil packet of grilled, seasoned beets

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

208 Calories
12g Fat
24g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 208
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 274mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 803mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.