Dessert
Crispy Smashed Beets with Feta
Golden beet slices soak up a sweet balsamic bath until meltingly tender, then flatten and broil under a blanket of creamy feta until their edges turn irresistibly crisp and the cheese bubbles into golden spots. Bright oregano scattered on top adds a fresh herbal lift that makes each bite sing.
- Total
- 1 hr 15 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 1 hr 5 min
- Serves
- 6
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 115
- Protein
- 3g
- Carbs
- 12g
- Fat
- 6g
- Fiber
- 3g
- Sugar
- 9g
- Sodium
- 259mg
Ingredients
- 2 large beets (1 1/2 pounds), trimmed, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 5 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano
Instructions
- Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 425°F.
- Toss beets, oil, salt and pepper together in a large broiler-safe pot. Arrange the beets in a single layer in the pot. Combine water and vinegar in a measuring cup; pour over the beets. Cover the pot and place on the lower oven rack. Bake, flipping the beets halfway through, until very tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and turn broiler to high.
- Transfer the beets to a large rimmed baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer. Press on each beet with the bottom of a mason jar or glass to flatten it, but keep it intact. Sprinkle with feta. Broil on the upper rack until the beets are crisped on the edges and the feta is browned in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with oregano and serve.