Description
A stunning vegetarian appetizer featuring layers of roasted beets, tangy blue cheese, and sweet pear, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
- 4 medium red beets, scrubbed
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Micro greens or arugula for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap each beet in foil and roast for 45-60 minutes until tender. Let cool, then peel and slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
- While beets roast, make the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Simmer over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until thickened and syrupy. Set aside.
- To assemble towers: On a serving plate, layer a beet slice, top with a pear slice, and sprinkle with blue cheese. Repeat layers until desired height, ending with cheese.
- Drizzle the towers with balsamic glaze and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with micro greens and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a milder flavor, use goat cheese instead of blue cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American