Beet and Goat Cheese Crostini
Beet and Goat Cheese Crostini might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 12. One portion of this dish contains about 3g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 56 calories. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. A mixture of lemon rind, diagonally bread baguette, garlic clove, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
To prepare beets, leave root and 1 inch of stem on beets; scrub with a brush.
Place beets in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish; add 1 cup water to dish. Cover and bake at 375 for 45 minutes or until tender.
Drain and cool. Trim off beet roots; rub off skins.
Cut beets lengthwise into quarters, and cut each quarter crosswise into 9 (1/8-inch) slices.
In a medium bowl combine the vinegar, rind, juice, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Add beets; toss gently to coat.
To prepare cheese spread, combine goat cheese, mayonnaise, tarragon, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and garlic in a small bowl.
Spread each baguette slice with 1 teaspoon cheese mixture; top with 3 slightly overlapping slices of beet.