Roast Balsamic Beetroot With Walnut Crusted Hot Goats Cheese Recipes

ROASTED BEETS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
• Spread walnuts onto a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven until the nuts turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 45 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully because they burn quickly. Set walnuts aside to cool to room temperature.
• Turn oven up to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Crinkle up a piece of aluminum foil and place it into an oven-safe dish (such as a pie dish) to act as a disposable rack. Place beet onto foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the beet just starts to turn tender, about 45 minutes. Wrap beet in aluminum foil and let cool to room temperature.
• Turn oven temperature up to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
• Peel beet with a sharp paring knife; peel skin from beet. Cut beet in half and cut halves into thick half-moon-shaped slices.
• Drizzle walnut oil in a baking dish and brush oil over the bottom of the dish; arrange beet slices in the dish in a single layer. Crumble goat cheese into the empty spaces and over beets. Sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper.
• Bake beet and cheese in oven until beet pieces are sizzling and the edges of the cheese are slightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Drizzle warm beet and cheese with vinegar and top with roasted walnuts, beet greens, and chives. Serve warm.

ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Wrap the beets in foil packets and roast in the oven until tender, about 1 hour. Open the foil packets and let cool. Once cool enough to handle, peel using a paper towel, then dice.
• In a medium bowl, add the olive oil, vinegar, honey, red onions and Dijon and whisk together. Add the beets and spinach to the dressing and toss to coat. Top with the goat cheese and walnuts.

ROAST BALSAMIC BEETROOT WITH WALNUT CRUSTED HOT GOAT'S CHEESE

Steps:

• Pre-heat the grill (broiler) to its highest setting.
• Mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and crushed garlic together, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Place the beetroot in a grilling or roasting pan/tray. Drizzle the dressing over the sliced beetroot and place under the grill until it is tinged brown around the edges and the dressing is bubbling and hot.
• ( If you have your oven on already, you can oven roast the beetroot in a hot oven for about 3 - 5 minutes.).
• Arrange the beetroot on a large plate with the baby salad leaves to one side.
• Place the baguette under the grill and toast ONE side of the bread.
• Place the goat's cheese slices on the UNTOASTED side of the baguette. Press the walnut pieces into the goat's cheese and season with salt and pepper. Place under the grill and cook until the cheese has melted and is bubbling.
• Place the toasted walnut and goat's cheese croute on to the plate with the beetroot and salad leaves, and drizzle the hot dressing over the cheese and beetroot.
• Serve with additional salad dressing for the salad leaves and crusty bread.
• Serves 2 to 4 people, as an appetiser or a light luncheon dish.