Description
Indulge your guests with the vibrant and elegant Beet, Pear & Blue Cheese Stacks with Pecans. This stunning appetizer features layers of earthy roasted beets, sweet ripe pears, and tangy blue cheese, all crowned with crunchy toasted pecans. Its colorful presentation makes it a perfect addition to holiday gatherings or any casual meal. Quick to prepare and visually captivating, this dish balances gourmet flair with simple ingredients, making it an exceptional vegetarian option that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium beets
- 2 ripe pears
- 4 oz blue cheese
- 1/2 cup pecans
- Optional: 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Slice the roasted beets into 1/4-inch rounds and pat dry.
- On a serving plate, layer one beet slice, followed by pear slices, and sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese. Repeat to create stacks.
- Top each stack with toasted pecans and drizzle lightly with honey if desired.
- Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack (90g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg