Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 unit

herb oil

infused

1 tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil

2 tsp

parsley

fresh minced

2 tsp

chives

fresh minced

0.13 tsp

salt

1 pinch

black pepper

1 cup

walnuts

2 tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil

2 tbsp

nutritional yeast

2 tbsp

lemon juice

fresh

1 tbsp

white miso

0.25 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

parsley

chopped

1 pound

candy striped beets

thinly sliced

Step 1
~3 min

Mince parsley and chives.

Step 2
~3 min

Combine minced parsley, chives, 1 Tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small dish.

Step 3
~3 min

Allow herb oil to infuse for a few hours.

Step 4
~3 min

Combine walnuts, 2 Tbsp olive oil, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, white miso, and 1/4 tsp salt.

Step 5
~3 min

Lightly blend walnut cheese ingredients using a hand blender or food processor.

Step 6
~3 min

Leave some chunks of walnut remaining in the cheese.

Step 7
~3 min

Peel and wash beets.

Step 8
~3 min

Thinly slice beets using a mandoline, about 1 mm thick.

Step 9
~3 min

Scoop and spread 1 1/2 tsp of walnut cheese on half of the beet slices.

Step 10
~3 min

Top with the remaining beet slices.

Step 11
~3 min

Sprinkle with herb-infused oil and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For best flavor, allow herb oil to infuse for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Adjust the amount of lemon juice in the walnut cheese to your liking.

Serve immediately to prevent the beet slices from becoming soggy.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Herb oil and walnut cheese can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Quiet
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or light lunch.

Garnish with microgreens or edible flowers.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Arugula Salad
Crusty Bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Modern Fusion

Cultural Significance

Emphasis on fresh, raw ingredients

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Summer
Brunch

Popularity Score

75/100