Roasted Beets With Feta Food

ROASTED BEETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Remove the tops and the roots of the beets and peel each one with a vegetable peeler. Cut the beets in 1 1/2-inch chunks. (Small beets can be halved, medium ones cut in quarters, and large beets cut in eighths.)
• Place the cut beets on a baking sheet and toss with the olive oil, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, turning once or twice with a spatula, until the beets are tender. Remove from the oven and immediately toss with the vinegar and orange juice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve warm.

ROASTED BEETS WITH FETA

Steps:

• Peel 4 medium beets and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste on a baking sheet. Roast at 450 degrees F, stirring once or twice, until tender, 35 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; toss with 4 chopped scallions and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Top with crumbled feta.

GRILLED BEETS WITH FETA

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Spread beets onto a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle olive oil over beets and season with salt. Fold foil over beets, sealing the edges together to create a packet.
• Cook on the preheated grill, turning once, until beets are tender, about 30 minutes. Carefully open packet and top beets with feta cheese and chives. Close packet again and grill until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

LEMON ROASTED BEETS WITH FETA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Peel beets, cut in half, and slice into 1/4" thick slices.
• Place in large baking dish with garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Tightly cover dish with foil, place into oven, and bake for 35-40 minutes, until beets are fork tender.
• Remove from oven, place on serving platter, and top with fresh thyme and feta. Serve and enjoy!

ROASTED BEET RELISH WITH FETA ON CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Wash and dry beets well. Rub with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Place on a baking sheet and roast until they are fork-tender, about 45-1 hour.
• Allow the beets to cool and peel. Finely dice the beets.
• Place the beets in a bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, remaining oil, garlic, capers, and honey and combine.
• Pour the dressing on top of the beets and stir to combine.
• Place a thin slice of feta on the each grilled Crostini and add the beet relish.
• Sprinkle crostini with shallots and chives and serve immediately.
• Crostini.
• Heat a grill pan or broiler.
• Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil.
• Place on a baking sheet and place under the broiler until dark brown on both sides.
• Or place on a grill pan until dark brown on both sides.

ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH OLIVES AND FETA

Steps:

• Spray a broiler pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• Toss the beets with the garlic and 1 teaspoon olive oil and arrange in a single layer on the broiler pan.
• Broil on high for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, turning every 2 or 3 minutes until the edges of the beets start to brown.
• Remove the beets from the oven and cool to room temperature.
• Toss the beets with the remaining ingredients and serve.

ROASTED BEETS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND FETA

Steps:

• Quarter the beets if they are large, if they are small then just cut in half.
• In a large bowl whisk together cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, black pepper and salt.
• In a slow steady stream whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil whisking continuously until well combined.
• In a large skillet cook the sweet onions in about 3-4 tablespoons olive oil with 1-2 teaspoons sugar until golden brown (about 15-18 minutes) season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the cooked beets, browned onions and feta cheese; to the dressing in the bowl; stir gently to combine.
• Sprinkle with toasted walnuts if desired.
• Delicious!