Description
This visually striking dish is a delightful combination of roasted beets, sweet oranges, and creamy whipped goat cheese. Perfect for holiday gatherings or casual meals, it brings warmth and vibrant color to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds beets
- 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons honey, divided
- ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) log goat cheese, broken into chunks
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 2 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
- 2 tablespoons roasted pumpkin seeds, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Rinse, trim, and coat the beets in olive oil and salt before wrapping them in foil packets.
- Roast the beets for 40 to 50 minutes until tender. Allow to cool slightly before peeling and slicing into wedges.
- In a food processor, blend goat cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, thyme, rosemary, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Spread whipped goat cheese on a platter, top with beet wedges and orange segments, garnish with pumpkin seeds and extra thyme.
Notes
Use smaller beets for sweeter flavor.
Make the dish a day ahead and assemble before serving.
Experiment with different herbs for flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg