MARINATED BEETROOT WITH GRILLED GOAT'S CHEESE

Marinated beetroot with grilled goat's cheese image

Earthy beetroot works perfectly with creamy goat's cheese for an easy but impressive starter

Provided by Good Food team

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 tbsp olive oil , plus extra for greasing
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp thyme leaves
4 raw beetroot , peeled and very thinly sliced on a mandoline or with a food processor slicing attachment
2 x 100g vegetarian goat's cheese rounds with rind, halved horizontally
4 handfuls rocket

Steps:

Mix the oil, vinegar, sugar and thyme in a shallow dish and season well. Add the sliced beetroot and marinate for at least 1 hr or overnight, if you like.
Heat grill to high. Season the goat's cheese slices, then place on an oiled baking tray and grill for 2-3 mins until golden and melting.
Lift out the beetroot, reserving the marinade, and divide between 4 plates. Top with the rocket, a round of goat's cheese and a little more rocket. Drizzle with the marinade and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.77 milligram of sodium