Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Crostini

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serves 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 large beet, scrubbed
• 1 small glove garlic, minced fine
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
• 10 - 12 baguette slices, toasted

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Wrap beet in aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven for 55 - 65 minutes or until a fork slides easily into the center. Remove from oven and allow to cool for several minutes
3. When cool enough to touch, use a paper towel to gently rub off the peel. Cool completely, about 10 minutes.
4. Once beet is cool, dice into small pieces. You should have about 1 cup.
5. Combine garlic, parsley, olive oil, vinegar, salt and roasted beets together in a bowl. Mix well. Allow to set at room temperature for 30 minutes.
6. To make a crostini, spread goat cheese on toasted baguette slice and spoon beet mixture on top. Repeat until all ingredients are used. Serve.