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Roasted Beets with Oranges and Whipped Goat Cheese Recipe

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This delicious and vibrant Roasted Beets with Oranges and Whipped Goat Cheese recipe combines the earthy sweetness of roasted beets with the bright citrus of mandarin oranges and the creamy tanginess of whipped goat cheese. Enhanced by fresh herbs and crunchy roasted pumpkin seeds, this dish is perfect as a sophisticated appetizer or a refreshing side salad.

Ingredients

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Roasted Beets

  • 1 ½ pounds beets (about 7–8 medium beets)
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (divided)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt (divided)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Whipped Goat Cheese

  • 1 (8-ounce) goat cheese log (broken into 1-ounce chunks)
  • 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)

Additional Ingredients

  • 2 mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped roasted pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for roasting the beets.
  2. Roast the beets: Rinse and trim the beet ends, then rub them with 2 teaspoons olive oil and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt on the cut sides. Wrap the beets in two separate foil packets and place them on a baking sheet. Roast for 40–50 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Peel and cut the beets: Once cool enough to handle, peel the skins off the beets and cut each into 1-inch wedges for easy serving.
  4. Toss beets with seasoning: Place the cut beets in a large bowl. Toss with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Chill until you are ready to serve to let the flavors meld.
  5. Prepare the whipped goat cheese: In a small food processor or blender, combine the goat cheese chunks, Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon rosemary, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
  6. Whip the goat cheese: Pulse the mixture 5–10 times, then blend continuously for 10–20 seconds until smooth and creamy. Take care not to over-blend as this could make the cheese runny.
  7. Assemble the dish: Spread the whipped goat cheese evenly on a serving platter. Arrange the roasted beet wedges and mandarin orange segments on top without mixing them to avoid color bleeding. Sprinkle with roasted pumpkin seeds and fresh thyme. Optionally, drizzle a little extra honey over the dish for added sweetness before serving.

Notes

  • Be sure not to mix the orange segments directly with the beets to prevent the red beet juice from coloring the oranges.
  • Roasting beets in foil packets helps retain moisture and enhances sweetness.
  • If you don’t have fresh herbs, dried thyme and rosemary can be used, but reduce quantities by half.
  • Chilling the beets after tossing allows the flavors to develop fully.
  • Use Greek yogurt to add creaminess and a slight tang to the whipped goat cheese while keeping it smooth.
  • This recipe is ideal served at room temperature.

Keywords: roasted beets, whipped goat cheese, mandarin oranges, roasted pumpkin seeds, fresh herbs, healthy side dish, vegetarian appetizer

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