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Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese

One night I had a fabulous dinner party. I made a delectable herbed lamb roast, amazing veggies, desserts and more. But of all the dishes...this one was the winner. So sweet and savory and so good for you. Quick and easy too. Leftovers are great in a salad.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 to 6 beets peeled and cut into eights
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp kosher sea salt
  • 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup good olive oil
  • 4 to 6 oz good goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 2 tbsp chopped beet tops (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375. Make an aluminum foil pouch by placing one sheet of foil in a horizontal direction and top with one in a veritcal direction.
  2. Place peeled and sliced beets onto the foil.
  3. Top with thyme, salt, pepper and oil and toss until well covered and distributed.
  4. Fold up the foil twitsting at the top to create a loose pouch.
  5. Roast for 40 minutes.
  6. Open the pouch and place beets in desired bowl. Top with crumbled goat cheese, nuts and optional greens. Serve immediately.

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