Happy Valentine's Day!
In case you didn't know, beets are SO so good, fabulously cheap, and they are FULL of fiber and nutrients to keep you full and healthy. They also are a vibrant hue of red that is perfect for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner salad! Goat cheese is so smooth and creamy.... in this dish it creates a perfect balance between the crunchy walnuts and sweet fresh basil and sumptuous beets. Topped with a drizzle of olive oil and some fresh cracked pepper, and you will see what we mean!
Serves 2-4 depending on serving size desired
Ingredients:
2 medium beets
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup basil, sliced in strips
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
fresh cracked pepper and salt to taste
You'll need a pot with a steamer basket insert and lid, fill the pot with 2 inches of water ( we use a metal colander that happens to fit perfectly within our stock pot) Place the beets in the basket and cover with the lid, bring to a boil, then simmer with lid on for 35-40 minutes until beets are poke tender. Allow them to cool a bit, then using a paper towel rub the skin off the beets, it should easily peel off. Trim the top and bottom stem parts away. Slice the beets in to 1/4" thick round and place in an ice bath to cool completely.
Pat the beet rounds dry, then plate desired amount. Top the beets with some goat cheese crumbles, then some basil, sprinkle with walnuts, and drizzle olive oil on top. Fresh cracked pepper and salt if desired!
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