Beetroot Towers with Goat Cheese & Green Sauce Dressing – A Fancy Starter in Just 10 Minutes!

These Beetroot Towers with Goat Cheese are the perfect elegant starter for a cozy dinner or romantic date night. Despite their impressive look, they’re incredibly easy to make—and take just 10 minutes if you prep ahead! Finished with a drizzle of vibrant green sauce, crunchy walnuts, fresh garden cress, and a sweet touch of ground cherries, this dish is as beautiful as it is delicious.

A Simple Yet Sophisticated Entrée

Beetroot and goat cheese is a classic combination—sweet, earthy, tangy, and creamy all in one bite. I made this dish as an appetizer for a date night, and it was an instant hit. The presentation feels luxurious, but the ingredients and prep are wonderfully simple.

To elevate the flavor, I topped the towers with a homemade green sauce dressing inspired by mojo verde, then added garden cress and crushed walnuts for freshness and crunch. You can also swap the green sauce for basil pesto if you prefer a more familiar flavor.

Make Ahead for Effortless Assembly

The key to making this dish in 10 minutes is roasting the beetroots in advance. Once that’s done, it’s all about layering and garnishing. Here’s a quick beetroot roasting guide:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F.

2. Wrap washed, unpeeled beets in foil with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

3. Roast for 40–50 minutes (depending on size) until tender.

4. Let them cool, then store them in the fridge until needed.

Assembling the Towers

Once your beets are ready, slice them horizontally into rounds. Spread a layer of soft goat cheese on each slice and stack them to form towers. Garnish with chopped walnuts, a handful of garden cress, and ground cherries for a burst of color and sweetness.

The green sauce is a quick mix of mojo verde, olive oil, and a hint of honey—pour it over the towers for that final gourmet touch.

Tip: If you’re making these ahead, note that the goat cheese may turn slightly pink from the beetroot—don’t worry, it still tastes amazing and looks gorgeous!

Ingredients (Serves 2)

• 2 roasted medium beetroots

• 120g (1 cup) soft goat cheese

• 2 tbsp chopped walnuts

• 2 tbsp garden cress

• 2 ground cherries (for garnish)

• 1 tbsp mojo verde (or pesto)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp honey

Instructions

1. Slice & Stack: Cut the roasted beets into 5–7 slices each. Spread goat cheese between the slices and stack them into two towers.

2. Make the Dressing: Whisk together mojo verde, olive oil, and honey.

3. Garnish & Serve: Drizzle the towers with the dressing, sprinkle with walnuts and garden cress, and top with ground cherries.

Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 487 kcal

• Carbs: 16g

• Protein: 18g

• Fat: 39g

• Fiber: 2g

This dish is a celebration of contrast—soft and crunchy, sweet and tangy, colorful and comforting. Try it as a show-stopping starter at your next dinner party or a light main for two.

Other Romantic Entrées You Might Love:

• Pears with Blue Cheese & Walnuts

• French-Style Stuffed Eggplants

• Beetroot Salad with Persimmon & Kale

• Georgian Eggplant Rolls with Walnut Filling

• Beetroot Carpaccio with Orange-Mustard Vinaigrette

What’s your favorite fancy-but-easy appetizer? Share it in the comments!

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