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Valentines Day Beets

Putting a touch of romance into vegetables is no bad thing. This is a sweet little dish that is healthy and easy to make. Enjoy!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Large Beets
  • 1 Tbs Olive oil
  • 10 Ounces Goat cheese
  • 2 Tbs Milk
  • To taste Salt & pepper
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 375°F.
  2. Rinse the beets and trim off any leafy tops.
  3. Cover with olive oil, wrap completely in aluminum foil and place in the oven.
  4. Roast until tender and easily pierced with a knife, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, depending on size. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  5. In the widest area of the beet, cut into 1/2 inch slices.
  6. Using a sharp knife or cookie cutter cut out heart shapes.
  7. Mix the goat cheese, salt, pepper and milk.
  8. Place the goat cheese on top of a beet slice and top with another beet slice.
  9. You can serve alone or with salad greens. Enjoy!