ROASTED BEET, SPINACH & GOAT CHEESE MIX

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This came from LCBO's Food and Drink magazine (Winter 2005). It's bright and colourful and very good. You could substitute canned beets in a pinch, but the roasted beets have a better taste and texture.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories     Spinach

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs unpeeled beets
1/2 cup water
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
4 cups packed Baby Spinach
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup torn basil leaves

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.7, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 160.7, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 13, Protein 3.4

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