Beet and Goat Cheese Crostini

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This is a great appetizer, the beets are delicious and easier to prepare, and I used more garlic too, very yummmy.

58 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 48 minutes

51 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients


Beets:
3/4	pound	beets	about 2 medium
1	cup	water
1	tablespoon	balsamic vinegar
1	teaspoon	lemon	grated rind
1	teaspoon	lemon juice	fresh
1/4	teaspoons	sea salt
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper	freshly ground b

Cheese spread:
5	ounces	goat (chevre) cheese	packaged
1	tablespoon	mayonnaise, light
2	tablespoons	tarragon	minced fresh
1/8	teaspoon	black pepper	freshly ground
1	clove	garlic	crushed
24	slices	bread, french baguette	1/2-inch-thick, diagonally cut, toasted

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°.

To prepare beets, leave root and 1 inch of stem on beets; scrub with a brush.

Place beets in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish; add 1 cup water to dish.

Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes or until tender.

Drain and cool. Trim off beet roots; rub off skins. Cut beets lengthwise into quarters, and cut each quarter crosswise into 9 (1/8-inch) slices.

In a medium bowl combine the vinegar, rind, juice, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Add beets; toss gently to coat.

To prepare cheese spread, combine goat cheese, mayonnaise, tarragon, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and garlic in a small bowl.

Spread each baguette slice with 1 teaspoon cheese mixture; top with 3 slightly overlapping slices of beet.

Reviews

Excellent combination of flavors. This appetizer turned into a meal because it was so hard to stop eating it. Unique presentation perfect for guests. The tarragon really went well with the beets and goat cheese.
about 1 month ago by sean

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 64g

Amount per Serving

Calories 51 53% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.0g	5%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	9%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 124mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 4.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	3%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 3.0g	6%