BEET TOAST

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium red beet
1 medium yellow beet
2 blood oranges
2 tablespoons torn fresh tarragon, plus more for garnish
1 shallot, sliced thinly
1 loaf rustic fresh Italian bread
1 ounce olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
8 cherry tomatoes, halved

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!

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