Description
This elegant dish combines roasted beets’ earthy sweetness with vibrant oranges and creamy whipped goat cheese, making it a perfect addition to any gathering.
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) goat cheese log
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme (plus more for serving)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (plus more for serving)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 2 mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped roasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and rinse beets. Trim tops and roots, rubbing with 2 teaspoons olive oil and seasoning with salt.
- Wrap beets in foil packets and roast on a baking sheet for 40-50 minutes until fork-tender.
- Remove beets from the oven, cool slightly, then peel and cut into 1-inch wedges.
- In a bowl, toss beet wedges with remaining olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper. Let cool before serving.
- Blend goat cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, thyme, rosemary, and lemon juice until smooth. Avoid over-blending.
- Spread whipped goat cheese on a platter, top with roasted beets and orange segments, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
Notes
Choose similar-sized beets for even cooking.
Avoid over-blending the goat cheese to maintain a creamy texture.
Keep orange segments separate until plating for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg