Beet Toast Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Wrap the beets in foil individually. Roast until the beets are tender, about 1 hour. Let cool.
• Working over a bowl, segment the blood oranges: Cut away the peel and white pith using a sharp knife, leaving the blood orange flesh exposed, then gently cut between the membranes to release each orange segment into the bowl, catching the juices.
• Peel the beets. Cut each beet in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. Cut each half lengthwise into 4 or 5 wedges and toss in a bowl along with the tarragon, shallot and half the orange juice.
• Preheat the broiler on high. Cut four 1-inch-thick slices of bread. Brush each piece of bread with oil and sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper on each side. Broil until golden, 2 minutes per side.
• Spread cream cheese on one side of each slice of bread. Spoon the beet mixture evenly on top of the cream cheese. Top with blood orange segments, cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil, then garnish with extra tarragon. Sprinkle with salt to taste. Enjoy!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Scrub beets and arrange on parchment-lined foil. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with coffee; season with salt and pepper. Wrap tightly and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until easily pierced with the tip of a knife, about 1 hour. Let cool completely; remove skins and slice beets.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beet greens and stems, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted and tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
• Spread ricotta over toasts and top with greens, then beets. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with oil, and serve, with lemon wedges.

Steps:

• Cook beets: Place the beets in a small roasting dish, add water to a depth of about 1 inch and a generous pinch of salt. Cover tightly and bake at 375 degrees for about 1 hour, until beets can be pierced with a fork. (Alternatively, simmer beets on the stovetop for an hour in well-salted water.)
• Let cool slightly, then slip off skins while the beets are still warm. Cut beets into wedges and place in a small bowl. Beets may be cooked up to 2 days in advance.
• While the beets roast, make the vinaigrette: Place shallot and garlic in a small bowl or jar. Cover with vinegar and add a pinch of salt. Whisk in olive oil and add pepper.
• Prepare goat cheese: With a fork, stir herbs and lemon zest into goat cheese. Spread goat cheese mixture on baguette slices and set on a baking sheet. When ready to serve, bake until crisp and slightly browned, 10 minutes in a 375-degree oven or toaster oven. Toasts do not have to be piping hot when served.
• Whisk dressing and pour over beets, reserving 3 tablespoons. Add a pinch of salt and toss beets well. Leave to sit for a few minutes, then taste and adjust vinegar and salt - beets are notorious for needing more vinegar and salt.
• Thinly slice the fennel crosswise. Toss with a little salt and the reserved dressing. Arrange fennel on individual plates or a serving dish. Place dressed beets on fennel, then fluff fennel a bit. Garnish with goat cheese toasts and serve.