Description
A vibrant and creamy appetizer featuring tangy goat cheese, earthy roasted beets, sweet honey, and a crunchy pistachio-herb coating. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or any occasion where you want to wow your guests with a stunning and flavorful dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup roasted beets, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting the beets)
Instructions
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Roast the Beets
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the beets and coat them with olive oil. Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and roast for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Once cooled, peel and finely grate the beets.
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Make the Cheese Mixture
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened goat cheese, grated roasted beets, honey, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and well-combined.
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Shape the Log
- Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Place the beet and goat cheese mixture on the wrap and shape it into a log. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Coat the Log
- In a small bowl, mix the chopped parsley and pistachios. Roll the chilled cheese log in the mixture, pressing gently to coat it evenly.
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Serve
- Slice the log and serve with crackers, fresh veggies, or crostini.
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the cheese log up to two days in advance and store it in the fridge. Coat with parsley and pistachios just before serving.
- Substitutions: Swap pistachios for walnuts or almonds, or try dill in place of parsley for a different flavor.
- Storage: Wrap leftovers tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze without the coating for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking & Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1 slice (1/8 log)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg