Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Author: Guava Rose
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 75 mins
Total time: 1 hour 30 mins
Fresh beets, roasted sweet, with citrus and savory toppings
Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 lbs. small-medium sized fresh beets, cleaned and trimmed
  • 2 T. olive oil, divided
  • 2 T. rice wine vinegar
  • 3 T. fresh orange juice
  • Zest of 1 orange, finely grated
  • 1 T. chopped fresh thyme
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 oz. crumbled goat cheese
  • ½ c. toasted walnuts,chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place beets on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 T. oil. Roll the beets around to coat evenly with the oil. Roast for 60-75 minutes, or until tender when pierced. Cool and peel off skin. Cut into small chunks.
  2. Place cut beets into a bowl and toss with the remaining 1 T. oil, vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, thyme, salt and pepper.
  3. Right before serving, top with goat cheese and walnuts.
  4. Serve at room temperature or well chilled.
Recipe by Guava Rose at http://www.guavarose.com/2012/05/roasted-beets-with-goat-cheese-and-walnuts/