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Beet Bruschetta with Orange Tarragon Goat Cheese

Imagine ruby red beets and tangy goat cheese, flavored with orange zest and fresh tarragon, layered on crispy slices of toasted bread and sprinkled with walnuts. Beet bruschetta with orange tarragon goat cheese are irresistible!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizers/Snacks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 1 French baguette (made into crostini, see note)
  • 1 cup diced cooked beets (1 medium beet)
  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • 4 teaspoons orange juice (zest the orange first!)
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon orange zest (plus extra for garnish)
  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh tarragon (plus extra for garnish)
  • ¼ cup toasted chopped walnuts (see note)

Instructions

  • In a small food processor, whip the goat cheese with honey and orange juice. Scrape into small bowl and stir in orange zest and tarragon. 
    4 ounces goat cheese, 4 teaspoons orange juice, 2 teaspoons honey, ½ teaspoon orange zest, ½ teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
  • Dice the beet into ½-inch cubes. You should have about 1 cup.
    1 cup diced cooked beets
  • To assemble crostini, spread approximately 1 tablespoon goat cheese mixture onto toasted bread slices. Sprinkle with beets and walnuts.
  • Garnish with additional orange zest and chopped tarragon, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Crostini: You can easily make your own crostini (3 ways) with a fresh baguette. This can be done ahead if you want. Crostini can also be purchased.
  • Prepping the beets: Beets can be air fried, roasted, or boiled, whichever you prefer. You can also purchase pre-cooked beets (not pickled). 
  • Toasted walnuts: Toasting the walnuts really enhances their flavor and it's easy to do. Learn how to toast walnuts (and other nuts, too). There are 3 easy methods. 
  • Variations: Use softened cream cheese or a cream cheese spread instead of goat cheese, if you prefer. I like to drizzle the beet bruschetta with a little extra honey after assembling them. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1bruschetta | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg

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