Ingredients
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6 small or 4 medium beets (about 1 pound), trimmed and either scrubbed or peeled
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¼ cup balsamic vinegar
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2 sprigs fresh rosemary
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¼ cup goat cheese (2 ounces), at room temperature
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2 tablespoons milk
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2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
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Pinch plus 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
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Pinch plus 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Directions
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Place beets, vinegar and rosemary in a single layer in a large saucepan. Add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cover and cook until the beets are very tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
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Meanwhile, whisk goat cheese and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in chives and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Set aside at room temperature.
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When the beets are cooked, transfer them to a cutting board. Cut each beet in half horizontally. Lightly press on each beet with a sturdy salad-size plate or mason jar to flatten it, but keep it intact. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper on both sides of the beets. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the beets and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides and crispy on the edges, 3 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan and repeat with the remaining beets. Serve with a dollop of the goat cheese mixture.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
170 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
14g | Carbs |
5g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 2 beet halves & about 1 tablespoon goat cheese | |
Calories 170 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
Total Sugars 14g | |
Protein 5g | 10% |
Total Fat 11g | 13% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 16% |
Cholesterol 7mg | 2% |
Vitamin A 283IU | 6% |
Vitamin C 7mg | 7% |
Folate 128mcg | 32% |
Sodium 342mg | 15% |
Calcium 55mg | 4% |
Iron 1mg | 8% |
Magnesium 33mg | 8% |
Potassium 412mg | 9% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.