Looking for a unique way to enjoy beets that even your kids might love? Our roasted beets with plum goat cheese recipe is the answer! This easy vegetarian recipe combines tender roasted beets with a wonderfully rich and sweet plum goat cheese. You’re in for a quick preparation, mostly hands-off roasting time of about 15-20 minutes, that yields a flavorful, nutritious dish perfect as an appetizer or a vibrant side.
What You Will Need:
- 2 beets any color
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- sea salt and pepper
- 6 oz of goat cheese
- 2 very ripe plums
- 1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup
Preparing and roasting the beets
Easy and quick. Just peel the beets and toss in some olive oil with sea salt and pepper. Set your oven to 400 degrees F, and roast the beets for 15-20 minutes. Just turn them over half way through the cooking time. The time depends on how tender you would like the beets to be!
Making the Red Plum goat cheese
I am a big fan of plum season! Probably because when I see plums in the grocery store fall is around the corner! I love plums and try to incorporate them in as many dishes as possible. So when I was trying to come up with something to add to the beets, plums came to mind. The plums I was using were very ripe, the flesh spooned right out. I added the flesh to the food processor with goat cheese and a little pure maple syrup and it was wonderful!
The plum goat cheese is very versatile! We have been using it with raw vegetables, on sandwiches, or as a dip with pretzels. We have fed large crowds with this recipe also. Just mix up the cheese, roast the beets, and assemble! Very quick and easy. I piped the goat cheese mix to make it go faster.
This recipe will be a great appetizer such as the olive tapenade recipe or my plum and peach bruschetta.
I hope your family loves the roasted beets with red plum goat cheese recipe.
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FAQ’s
While the recipe uses yellow beets for a specific color, any type of beet (red, golden, striped) will work perfectly well for this recipe.
The beets roast quickly in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 15-20 minutes. The exact time depends on how tender you prefer your beets.
This recipe highlights plum season, but you could experiment with other ripe, soft fruits that can be processed with goat cheese, like peaches or berries, to create similar sweet and tangy contrasts.
The plum goat cheese is very versatile! Besides pairing with roasted beets, it’s delicious with raw vegetables, spread on sandwiches, or served as a dip with pretzels for a crowd.
Yes, absolutely! Many families have found this recipe to be a great way to introduce beets to kids, thanks to the appealing presentation and the delicious, slightly sweet plum goat cheese.
This dish is versatile and can serve as an appetizer, side, or even a light main course. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats like pork, chicken, or other hearty entrees.
Roasted Beets With Red Plum Goat Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 Yellow or any color beets peeled and sliced to 1/2 to 3/4 inch
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 ounces of goat cheese
- 2 small and very ripe red plums
- 1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Toss beets, olive oil, and salt and pepper.
- Roast beets on a parchment lined baking sheet in 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or to desired tenderness. Set aside to cool
- While roasting beets, scoop out flesh of plums and place in a food processor with the pure maple syrup, and goat cheese. combine until smooth
- Once the beets are cool, layer with the goat cheese mixture.
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