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Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts

1hr 13min prep: 7min cook: 1hr 6min

Once you’ve had a properly roasted beet, you’ll love them unconditionally. This is a basic recipe that will show you how to add beets to any meal.Notes:

  1. You don’t have to use different-colored beets, but they look beautiful. If you use two colors, bake them in separate dishes.

    Wear gloves to prevent staining hands.

Ingredients

Produce

  • Gold Beet, Medium — 2
  • Red Beet, Medium — 2

Cheese & Lunchmeat

  • Goat Cheese — 2 Tablespoons

Dry Goods & Packaged Goods

  • Pine Nuts — 1⁄4 Cup

Spice & Baking

  • Black Pepper
  • Kosher Salt

Condiments, Oils & Dressings

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil — 2 Tablespoons
  • White Balsamic Vinegar — 2 Tablespoons

Equipment

Kitchen Supplies

  • Aluminum Foil
  • Paper Towels
  • Plastic Gloves

Appliances

  • Oven
  • Stove Top

Cooking Equipment

  • Baking Dish, 8″x8″ — 2
  • Chef’s Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mixing Bowl, Large
  • Peeler
  • Saute Pan, Small (8″-9″)

Prep Steps

  1. If you purchased beets with the greens attached, cut the stems off just above the root of the beet and discard.
  2. Wash beets under cold water to remove any dirt. Peel the beets, then cut off both ends and discard. Cut the beets into 1 inch cubes or wedges and place in a baking dish. (If baking different-colored beets, use two separate dishes.) Wear gloves to prevent staining your hands.
  3. Drizzle the beets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

Cook Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Add warm water to the baking dish(es) to come up about 1/4 inch high. Cover tightly with foil.
  3. Place beets in the preheated oven. Bake until they are tender and pierce easily with a fork, about 30-40 minutes depending on the size. Check them after [25 minutes].
  4. Heat a small saute pan over medium heat.
  5. Once pan is warm, add the pine nuts and toast until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Keep a close watch and shake pan often to prevent burning.
  6. Place the beets in a large mixing bowl or serving bowl. Drizzle with white balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine.
  7. Top the beets with crumbled goat cheese and pine nuts.
  8. Transfer the roasted beets with goat cheese and pine nuts to a serving bowl or dinner plates. Ready to eat!