Jerry Acevedo
@jeracevedo
Roasted Beets Goat Cheese and Walnuts
This delightful dish features tender roasted beets paired with creamy goat cheese and crunchy walnuts, drizzled with champagne vinegar for a tangy finish. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course, it's a colorful and nutritious addition to any meal.
Details
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:9
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Recipe Information
- Prep time30 min.
- Cook time1 min.
- Total time31 min.
- Servings2
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup
- 1
- 1 tablespoon
- 2 ounces
- to taste
- to taste
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup
- 2 teaspoons
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Roasted Beets Goat Cheese and Walnuts.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 275°F (135°C).
Step 2
While the oven warms up, spread your chopped walnuts evenly on a baking sheet.
Step 3
Toast them in the oven for about 45 minutes, keeping a watchful eye to ensure they turn golden brown and fragrant without burning.
Step 4
Once they’re perfectly toasted, take them out and set them aside to cool.
Step 5
Next, raise the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
Step 6
Grab a piece of aluminum foil and crinkle it up to create a makeshift rack in an oven-safe dish or pie plate.
Step 7
Place a whole beet on top of this foil rack.
Step 8
When your oven is ready, pop the beet in and bake it until it starts to soften, which should take around 45 minutes.
Step 9
After baking, carefully wrap the beet in aluminum foil and let it cool for 15 to 30 minutes.
Step 10
Once it’s cool enough to handle, unwrap it and use a sharp paring knife to peel off the skin.
Step 11
Cut the beet in half and then slice each half into thick, inviting half-moons.
Step 12
Now, brush the bottom and sides of a baking dish with walnut oil, creating a lovely base for your dish.
Step 13
Arrange the beet slices in a single layer, and sprinkle crumbled goat cheese into any gaps, letting its creamy goodness mingle with the beets.
Step 14
Season everything with a sprinkle of kosher salt and a dash of freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Step 15
Bake this colorful creation in the preheated oven until the beets are sizzling and the cheese is just starting to brown at the edges, which should take about 15 minutes.
Step 16
Once it’s done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes.
Step 17
To finish, drizzle some champagne vinegar over the top for a delightful tang, and garnish with slivered beet greens, chopped chives, and those toasted walnuts you set aside earlier.
Step 18
Serve this warm, and enjoy the wonderful blend of flavors and textures!.