Roasted Beets, Apples, and Fennel

Earthy beets, sweet apples, and aromatic fennel bulbs tossed with a honey Dijon dressing and roasted until tender. A distinctive and colorful side dish that highlights fall and winter produce.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step: 2

Place the beets, apples, and fennel in a large roasting pan. In a small bowl, mix together the honey Dijon salad dressing, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing mixture over the beets, apples, and fennel and mix well.

Step: 3

Roast in the oven for 1 hour or until the beets are tender.

Per Serving: 229 calories; protein 2.4g; carbohydrates 32.3g; fat 11.6g; sodium 529mg.

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