Roasted Beet & Blue Cheese Towers
A vibrant and gourmet appetizer featuring earthy roasted beets, creamy blue cheese, and sweet sautéed pears, perfect for impressing guests.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 medium medium beets Roasted until tender and sliced into thick rounds.
- 1 large pear Sweet and juicy, thinly sliced.
- 1/2 cup blue cheese Crumbled.
- 1/4 cup pecans Toasted and chopped.
- 1 tablespoon honey Adds natural sweetness.
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze For drizzling.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing pear slices.
- fresh thyme sprigs For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap the beets in aluminum foil and roast in the oven for 45-50 minutes, or until fork-tender. Let cool, peel, and slice into ½-inch thick rounds.
- In a medium pan over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add thin pear slices and drizzle with honey. Sauté for about 2 minutes on each side until golden and caramelized.
Assembly
- To assemble, start with a slice of roasted beet, followed by crumbled blue cheese and a slice of sautéed pear. Repeat layering until all ingredients are used.
- Top with additional blue cheese, sprinkle with chopped pecans, add fresh thyme for garnish, and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.
Notes
If using pre-cooked beets, slice and proceed with sautéing pears and assembly. This dish is naturally gluten-free and can be made vegan by using a plant-based cheese and agave syrup instead of honey.