Golden Beets With Smoked Trout And Dill
This delightful recipe combines the earthy sweetness of golden beets with creamy cheese, smoky trout, and fragrant dill. Each bite-sized appetizer offers a perfect harmony of flavors and textures, making it a sophisticated and eye-catching addition to your party or gathering.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 12 small golden beets, each 1 1/2 to 2 inches in
- diameter
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 4 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature, or
- crème fraîche
- 1 smoked trout fillet, about 5 oz., broken into
- bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup minced fresh dill
- 2 packages water crackers for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 350°F.
- Put the beets in a shallow baking dish, drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt. Turn to coat well. Roast until the beets are easily pierced with the tines of a fork, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Let cool.
- Slip off the skins and slice the beets into rounds 1/4 inch thick. Top each slice with about 1/2 tsp. cream cheese, a piece of trout and a sprinkle of dill. Put each assembled round atop a cracker. Arrange on a platter and serve. Serves 14 to 16.
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