Bruschetta of Beets with Goat Cheese and Truffle Oil

Name: Bruschetta of Beets with Goat Cheese and Truffle Oil
Yield: Makes 8
Ingredients: 2 medium beets, unpeeled, well-washed, and with 1 inch of stem attached; 8 ½-inch slices of whole wheat Italian bread, or a baguette; 2 leaves basil, torn; 8 ounces goat cheese, soft or semi-firm; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; Sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 4-inch chives, snipped into ½-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream; 1 tablespoon white truffle oil

Preparation info

Makes
8

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Welcome to Claire's

By Claire Criscuolo

Published 2014

About

Serve this beautiful and absolutely scrumptious appetizer to your guests, then sit back and enjoy the compliments. Try golden and red beets together for dramatic color contrast.

Ingredients

2 medium beets, unpeeled, well-washed, and with 1 inch of stem attached
8 ½-inch

Starter
Christmas
Vegetarian

Method

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, covered, over high heat. When the water reaches a boil, add the beets, cover, and cook for about 30-45 minutes, depending on size, until fork-tender. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle. After the beets have cooled, peel the skin from them using your fingers or a peeler. Slice the beets into about