I would like to claim that I’m making an early Valentine’s Day post today, you know, starting all the red, heart-shaped stuff before everyone could even think of Valentine’s.
But the truth is, I was just trying to think of other recipes where I can use the leftover Sugar Beets so I can appreciate it more. Yesterday was grocery day — something I love doing. The supermarket is like an amusement park for me and I could just “hang-out” there for hours checking out new products and creating recipes from my mind based on the fresh produce I see.
I bought some fresh greens — keeping in mind my goal of eating a daily salad serving–, a baguette, goat cheese, waffles, salad dressings, walnuts (’cause I’m planning to make some Walnut Shrimp) and all other basic needs and toiletries.
Today, I thought about tossing these ruby gems in salt and olive oil and roasting them in the oven. And because Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I thought about cutting them in heart-shaped form to give them an aura of romance.
I think I kind of succeeded, don’t you think so? This is something that would be a great appetizer or snack on Valentine’s Day Dinner.
When roasted and sprinkled with salt, these heart-shaped beets tasted even sweeter♥! Creating a perfect balance with the herby goat cheese, earthy richness of the walnuts, and the earthy and muhroom-y taste of the truffle oil. I suppose these ingredients go so well together because of that one strong flavor profile that each one of them possess — and that is EARTHINESS.
So if you’re gonna ask me to describe this, I’ll probably say that this is a savory, earthy crostini romanced by a bit of sweetness.
Yeah, does this mean I am a hopeless romantic?
Roasted Beets and Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced diagonally around 1/2 inch thick
- 1 large sugar beets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp iodized salt
- herbed goat cheese
- truffle oil
- 1/2 cup walnuts
Instructions
- Peel sugar beets and sliced thinly.
- use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut beets into hearts. Cut those leftover beets into cubes, you can also use that on other dishes or on the leftover baguette should you run out of those heart-shaped ones.
- Put the heart-shaped beets and the small pieces of beets in a baking pan.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Roast in the oven until cooked. Remove pan.
- Put the sliced baguette in the oven and roast for about 3 minutes or until brown on the edges.
- Spread each bread generously with herbed goat cheese and top with one or two heart-shaped beets.
- Place back in the broiler for about a minute.
- Romove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped walnuts and put drops of truffle oil before serving.
- If you don’t have truffle oil, you can use EVOO to drizzle before serving.
Notes
Slightly adapted from She Knows
30 Responses
so adorable great for valentines
Thanks Rebecca!
That is a beautiful crostini Peach. 🙂
Thanks Ray!
Mouthwatering! Love the heart-shaped beet slices.
Thanks Angie!
Those two are best paired with each other, this would be a great side with pasta
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I agree! Thanks Raymund!
Not really much of a fan of truffle oil but these look nice! First thing I saw was them hearts! The flavor must have been divine with the combination of the goats cheese!
I am an ultimate truffle oil fan!
like they say, love is in the air! Hihi. This is interesting, would love to try this for Valentine’s <3
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This is perfect for Valentine’s!
Wow! Looks so mouth-watering. Indeed an early Valentine’s Day treat. 😀 Thanks for the recipe.
you’re welcome Camille!
Ah! You had me at truffle oil, beets and goat cheese. LOL! This looks so good and healthy too. Love it! And thank you for sharing. I love beets and I use it with baking. And use the juice as a red food coloring. 🙂 Yummy! I want some now. 🙂 Would be perfect as breakfast in bed this VDay? Yes? I say, why not! 🙂
I am cray about truffle oil and I put it in just about everything!
The heart just catches my eyes, yummy!
Yeah, it serves as a decor and healthy as well
those crostinis looked so delicious! can i have a bite? I have yet to come across truffle oil in person, hopefully i can get to try it one of these days!
It’s a bit expensive but you should try it out. Buy the smallest bottle.
that looks really good, yummy indeed!!! The heart shape is so pretty 🙂
Thanks Jessica!
Those will make a great Valentine’s day breakfast in bed! Love those hearts.:)
I think so too, April!
This looks yummy! Love the heart-shaped beets! Thanks for sharing your recipe. 🙂
You’re welcome Dhadha! These are indeed yummy!
This recipe looks great, I can’t wait to try it! Approximately what heat setting should the oven be at, and how long do the beets take to roast? 🙂
Hi Alison! Thanks for dropping by. I roasted my beets at 250 degrees C for about 20 minutes. You can test it with a fork to make sure it’s up to your desired tenderness or doneness.
I hope you enjoy this recipe.
Valentine’s Day or not – I love this recipe! And I’m so intrigued about the truffle oil with the beets – that’s a flavor combination I’ve never tried – but must very soon! Thanks for sharing!
Oh truffle oil and beets goes really well together.