The Best Way to Eat Beets: Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Appetizer

Name: The Best Way to Eat Beets: Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Appetizer
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Healthy Appetizer
Ingredients: 3 pieces Medium Beets (scrubbed and trimmed); 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (2 tbsp for roasting, 1 tbsp for dressing); 1/2 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground, or to taste); 4 ounces Goat Cheese (crumbled); 1/4 cup Walnuts (toasted and roughly chopped); 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill (chopped); 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed); 1 tablespoon Balsamic Glaze (optional, for drizzling)

Discover the best way to enjoy beets with this easy and healthy roasted beet and goat cheese appetizer recipe. Perfect for a quick snack or an elegant starter, this recipe features tender roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and fresh dill, all lightly dressed with olive oil and lemon. It's simple to prepare and packed with vibrant flavors.

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Fresh Beets Ready for Roasting

Recipe Information

20m

Prep Time

Cook Time

1h 20m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Healthy Appetizer

English

Nutrition (per serving)

200

Calories

Protein

15g

Carbs

12g

Fat

Tender Roasted Beets

Ingredients

Medium Beets
(scrubbed and trimmed)
3 pieces
Olive Oil
(2 tbsp for roasting, 1 tbsp for dressing)
3 tablespoons
Salt
(or to taste)
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper
(freshly ground, or to taste)
1 teaspoon
Goat Cheese
(crumbled)
4 ounces
Walnuts
(toasted and roughly chopped)
1 cup
Fresh Dill
(chopped)
2 tablespoons
Lemon Juice
(freshly squeezed)
1 tablespoon
Balsamic Glaze
(optional, for drizzling)
1 tablespoon

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Dicing the Cooked Beets

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and trim the beets, removing the greens and root ends. Rub each beet with about 1 teaspoon of olive oil, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil.
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and trim the beets, removing the greens and root ends. Rub each beet with about 1 teaspoon of olive oil, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil.
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Ensure beets are well-wrapped to steam effectively and prevent drying out during roasting.
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Place the foil-wrapped beets on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the beets.
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Place the foil-wrapped beets on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the beets.
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Larger beets will take longer to roast. Test for tenderness with a fork through the foil.
3
Remove the beets from the oven and let them cool in their foil packets for about 10-15 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, unwrap and gently rub off the skins using a paper towel or your fingers; they should peel off easily. Dice the peeled beets into bite-sized pieces.
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Remove the beets from the oven and let them cool in their foil packets for about 10-15 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, unwrap and gently rub off the skins using a paper towel or your fingers; they should peel off easily. Dice the peeled beets into bite-sized pieces.
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Wearing gloves can prevent your hands from getting stained by the beet juice.
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While the beets are cooling, prepare the remaining ingredients. Crumble the goat cheese, toast and roughly chop the walnuts, and finely chop the fresh dill.
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While the beets are cooling, prepare the remaining ingredients. Crumble the goat cheese, toast and roughly chop the walnuts, and finely chop the fresh dill.
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To toast walnuts, spread them on a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
5
In a medium bowl, combine the diced roasted beets, crumbled goat cheese, chopped toasted walnuts, and fresh dill. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Gently toss to combine.
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In a medium bowl, combine the diced roasted beets, crumbled goat cheese, chopped toasted walnuts, and fresh dill. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Gently toss to combine.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. A light touch is best to let the beet flavor shine.
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Arrange the beet mixture on a serving platter or individual plates. If desired, drizzle with a little balsamic glaze for an extra touch of sweetness and tang. Serve immediately as a healthy and flavorful appetizer.
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Arrange the beet mixture on a serving platter or individual plates. If desired, drizzle with a little balsamic glaze for an extra touch of sweetness and tang. Serve immediately as a healthy and flavorful appetizer.
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This appetizer is best served slightly warm or at room temperature. It can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated, then brought to room temperature before serving.