ROASTED BEETS

Ingredients

• Roasted Beets

  • 1 1/2 lbs beets (red or golden), scrubbed and trimmed

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • Sea salt & black pepper

• Feta Crème Fraîche

  • 1/2 cup crème fraîche

  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated

• Vinaigrette

  • 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • Pinch of sea salt

Directions

1. Roast the Beets

   1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

   2. Wrap beets loosely in foil with olive oil, salt and pepper.

   3. Roast 45-60 min, until fork-tender.

   4. Cool slightly, peel, and cut into wedges.

2. Make the Feta Crème Fraîche

   1. Blend or whisk crème fraîche, feta, lemon juice, and garlic until smooth and creamy.

   2. Adjust salt as needed.

3. Finish & Assemble

   1. Arrange warm or room-temperature beets on a platter.

   2. Spoon or swoosh feta crème fraîche over or beneath the beets.

   3. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar.

   4. Finish with a light pinch of salt.