It caramelizes the sugars in the beets, giving them a sweeter and more concentrated flavor. About 20 years ago, I had a game-changing salad at a Spanish-style tapas bar called Bar César in Oakland, ...

These Roasted Golden Beets are an easy-to-make side dish that brighten up your plate. Perfect for adding to salads as well!

Remove after 15 minutes and drizzle with the honey then give them a further 5 minutes in the oven before serving. Place whole beets in a bowl. Add a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Remove from oven and set aside to cool. Place roasted beets in a food processor, and pulse two or three times. You need some texture for the burgers, so make sure you don’t mash them completely.