Best Beets And Goat Cheese On A Bed Of Spinach Recipes

ROASTED BEET, SPINACH, AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH MAPLE GLAZED PECANS

Steps:

• In a small sauce pan over low heat, combine the maple syrup and pecans. Stir together to coat the pecans. Let cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Once the syrup has covered the nuts, and they have become fragrant, remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a large bowl and whisk together.
• Add the spinach to the bowl with the dressing and toss to combine.
• Plate the salads by scooping spinach onto a plate. Then top with beets, goat cheese, and the pecans. Serve immediately. If you are packing this for lunch, pack the dressing separately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BEETS

Steps:

• Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 30-60 minutes. Remove from the water; cool. Peel beets and cut into 1-in. pieces., In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until blended. , Place spinach in salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with beets, goat cheese and walnuts. If desired, sprinkle with additional pepper.

BEET PIZZA WITH GOAT CHEESE, SPINACH AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the oven and preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Brush frozen pizza crust with oil. Top with spinach, goat cheese, Parmesan, walnuts and lemon zest. Bake directly on the pizza stone or baking sheet according to package directions, about 8 minutes.
• Top with basil leaves, drizzle with honey and olive oil and season generously with freshly ground black pepper.

SIMPLE BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Add dressing ingredients to a medium size bowl. Whisk to combine.
• Add baby spinach and diced cooked beets to a large bowl.
• Add the salad dressing and toss to combine.
• Top with toasted pine nuts and crumbled goat cheese. Season with extra black pepper if desired.

ROASTED BEET, SPINACH & GOAT CHEESE MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut off beet stems and place beets in baking dish with water then season with the salt and pepper.
• Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, then cool in pan.
• Peel beets and cut into halves or quarters, depending on size.
• In large skillet, heat oil and saute garlic for 1 minute.
• Add spinach and toss until the spinach wilts, then add beets and balsamic vinegar and mix, cooking until the beets are warm.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Remove from heat and sprinkle with goat cheese and torn basil leaves.
• This can be served warm as a side dish or at room temperature.

BEET, SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Put the orange zest, juice and 7tbs water in a small pan and bring to the boil,.
• Place the couscous in a medium bowl and pour the hot liquid over it. Mix well, then cover and leave to absorb for 5 minutes.
• Fluff up the grains with a fork, then add the walnuts, cheese, apricots, beets and seasoning.
• Mix the oil and lemon juice (or use your favourite bought vinaigrette) then toss well.
• Pack into sealed containers with the spinach sat on top so it does not go soggy.
• When ready to eat, toss spinach through the rest of the salad.

BABY SPINACH WITH BEETS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Place the baby spinach in a salad bowl. Add the balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently until well coated.
• Divide the spinach among 4 shallow bowls or salad plates. Top with the beet slices and sprinkle over the crumbled goat cheese. Serve.
• Cooking Beets
• To prepare the beets, trim all but about 1 inch of the stems. Rinse thoroughly under cold, running water.
• To boil beets, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the beets and return the water to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the beets are tender when pierced with a thin, sharp knife, about 20 minutes for small beets, about 30 minutes for medium beets, and 45 minutes to 1 hour for large beets. Drain the beets and transfer them to a bowl of ice water until cool enough to handle.
• To bake beets, preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the beets in a small roasting pan and add 1/2 cup of water. Seal the pan tightly with foil and bake until the beets are tender when pierced with a thin, sharp knife, about 45 minutes for small beets, about 1 hour for medium beets, and about 1 1/4 hours for large beets (be careful when lifting the foil; don't get burned by the escaping hot steam). Remove the beets from the pan and let stand. When the beets are cool enough to handle, use a paring knife to trim the ends and slip off their skins. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.
• from aunt elsa's kitchen
• Beets retain better flavor when they are boiled or baked with their skins on, but peeling them after cooking can transfer all that beautiful color right to your hands, where it doesn't look so nice. Wear kitchen gloves when peeling and chopping beets.

SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH BEETROOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the walnuts and sugar until walnuts are lightly browned and sugar is caramelized. Thoroughly coat the walnuts with the sugar.
• In a blender or food processor, blend the beets with cider vinegar, bouillon granules, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper. Gradually blend in the oil.
• In a large bowl, toss together the sugar-coated walnuts and spinach. Before serving, drizzle with the blended beat mixture, toss, and sprinkle with goat cheese.

BEET, SPINACH & GOAT'S CHEESE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Put the orange zest, juice and 100ml water in a small pan and bring to the boil. Place the couscous in a medium bowl and pour the hot liquid over. Mix well, then cover and leave to absorb for 5 mins. Fluff up the grains with a fork, then add the walnuts, cheese, apricots, beetroot and seasoning. Mix the oil and lemon juice (or use your favourite bought vinaigrette), then toss well. Pack in two sealed containers, with the spinach sat on top (it won't go soggy when layered up this way). When ready to eat, toss the spinach through.