Beet Toast Food

ROASTED BEETS WITH SNAILS ON TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Add the olive oil to a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat until shimmering, then add the beets, salt and pepper. Cook until slightly soft, about 6 minutes. Add the shallots, garlic, oregano and wine, then transfer to the oven and roast, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the snails and continue to roast until the snails heat through, about 5 minutes
• Meanwhile, place the bread on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil on one side, then toast in the oven, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle the toasted bread with salt.
• Spoon the beets and snails on the toast and enjoy!

BEET TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Wrap the beets in foil individually. Roast until the beets are tender, about 1 hour. Let cool.
• Working over a bowl, segment the blood oranges: Cut away the peel and white pith using a sharp knife, leaving the blood orange flesh exposed, then gently cut between the membranes to release each orange segment into the bowl, catching the juices.
• Peel the beets. Cut each beet in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. Cut each half lengthwise into 4 or 5 wedges and toss in a bowl along with the tarragon, shallot and half the orange juice.
• Preheat the broiler on high. Cut four 1-inch-thick slices of bread. Brush each piece of bread with oil and sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper on each side. Broil until golden, 2 minutes per side.
• Spread cream cheese on one side of each slice of bread. Spoon the beet mixture evenly on top of the cream cheese. Top with blood orange segments, cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil, then garnish with extra tarragon. Sprinkle with salt to taste. Enjoy!

BALSAMIC ROASTED BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Wrap the beets individually in aluminum foil and place them on a sheet pan. Roast them for 50 minutes to 1 hour, depending on their size, until a small sharp knife inserted in the middle indicates that they are tender. Unwrap each beet and set aside for 10 minutes, until cool enough to handle. Peel the beets with a small, sharp knife over a piece of parchment paper to prevent staining your cutting board.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and set aside. While the beets are still warm, cut each one in half and then each half into 4 to 6 wedges and place them in a large mixing bowl. As you're cutting the beets, toss them with half of the vinaigrette (warm beets absorb more vinaigrette), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Taste for seasonings.
• Place the arugula in a separate bowl and toss it with enough vinaigrette to moisten. Put the arugula on a serving platter and then arrange the beets, almonds, and goat cheese on top. Drizzle with additional vinaigrette, if desired, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve warm or at room temperature.