Roasted minty beetroot and goat's cheese recipe

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Beetroot and goat's cheese is a great combo, and tastes just as good eaten cold the next day...

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  • Vegetarian
  • healthy
Serves6
SkillEasy
Preparation Time5 mins
Cooking Time30 mins
Total Time35 mins
Cost RangeCheap
Nutrition Per PortionRDA
Calories129 Kcal6%
Fat10 g14%
Saturated Fat4 g20%

At just 129 calories per portion, this delicious roasted minty beetroot and goat's cheese is a great option if you're looking for something healthy.

This recipe serves six and takes just 35 minutes in total to make; that's five minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking. The earthy, juicy beetroot and the soft, creamy goat's cheese make a heavenly match. 

A great lunch option or side dish for serving at a BBQ. Try this dish with pan-fried salmon and a handful of watercress or pea shoots.

Ingredients

  • 400g beetroot, washed, trimmed and unpeeled cut into wedges
  • 3tbsp olive oil
  • 2tbsp mint sauce
  • 2tsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 100g soft goats’ cheese, crumbled
  • Small bunch fresh mint, leaves only

Method

  1. Heat oven to Mark 4/180°C. Put the beetroot into a roasting tin, drizzle with oil, and roast for 20-25 mins until just tender. 
  2. Whisk together mint sauce and vinegar, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. 
  3. Drizzle over the cooked beetroot, scatter with goats’ cheese, and return to the oven for 5 mins. Sprinkle over mint leaves before serving.  

Top tips for making roasted minty beetroot and goat's cheese

Beetroot juice can stain, so pop a pair of rubber gloves on before preparing.

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