Description
A vibrant and elegant appetizer featuring thinly sliced roasted beets drizzled with spicy honey and topped with crumbled feta for a salty-sweet contrast.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 4 medium beets, roasted and peeled
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap beets individually in foil and roast for 45-60 minutes until tender. Let cool, then peel and thinly slice.
- In a small saucepan, gently heat honey and red pepper flakes over low heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Arrange beet slices in a single layer on a serving platter. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the beets, then drizzle with the hot honey mixture.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.