Steamed Beetroot Bites with Goat Cheese and Pistachios

Earthy and slightly sweet steamed beetroot slices topped with creamy goat cheese and crunchy pistachios make a delightful and colorful appetizer.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

265 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£1.44/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

2mediumBeets(Choose beets of similar size for even cooking.)

£0.75

4ozGoat Cheese(Soft, spreadable goat cheese recommended.)

£2.75

0.3cupPistachios(Shelled, unsalted pistachios.)

£1.50

1tbspOlive Oil(Extra virgin olive oil.)

£0.15

1tspBalsamic Glaze(Optional, for drizzling.)

£0.10

4sprigsFresh Thyme(Optional, for garnish.)

£0.50

to tasteSalt(Sea salt recommended.)

£0.01

to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground black pepper.)

£0.02

Total Cost

£5.78

£1.44 per serving

Instructions

1.
Wash the beets thoroughly, scrubbing off any dirt. Leave the skins on.
2.
Place the beets in a steamer basket set over a pot of boiling water. Make sure the water does not touch the beets.
3.
Cover the pot and steam for 30-40 minutes, or until the beets are easily pierced with a fork. Cooking time will vary depending on size.
4.
Remove the beets from the steamer and let them cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, peel off the skins. They should slip off easily.
5.
Slice the beets into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
6.
Arrange the beet slices on a serving platter.
7.
Dollop a small amount of goat cheese onto each beet slice.
8.
Roughly chop the pistachios and sprinkle them over the goat cheese.
9.
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze (if using).
10.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.
11.
Serve immediately or chill for later.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (120g)

265 kcal / 1109 kJ

Carbs

15g

6% of RDA

Fat

19g

27% of RDA

Protein

18% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

11 g

12% of RDA

Sodium

200 mg

9% of RDA

Saturated Fat

8 g

40% of RDA

Chef's Tips

To avoid staining your hands, wear gloves while peeling and slicing the beets.

Roasting the beets instead of steaming will result in a slightly sweeter and more intense flavor.

For a vegan option, use a plant-based cream cheese alternative.

The beets can be cooked ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the appetizer.

Cooking Equipment

Steamer basket or pot with a lid

Small bowls

Wine Pairings

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