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Beet, Pear & Blue Cheese Stacks with Pecans

Beet, Pear & Blue Cheese Stacks with Pecans for Festive Flair

Delight in vibrant Beet, Pear & Blue Cheese Stacks with Pecans, a stunning vegetarian appetizer perfect for festive occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 stacks
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stacks
  • 4 medium Beets Roasted for natural sweetness
  • 2 medium Pears Sprinkled with lemon juice
  • 4 oz Blue Cheese Can substitute with Gorgonzola Dolce
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Toasted
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme For garnish
Optional Toppings
  • 2 tbsp Honey Drizzle for sweetness
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice To treat pear slices

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum Foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Prepare a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  2. Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and roast for 45–60 minutes until fork-tender. Let cool.
  3. Peel and slice the roasted beets into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
  4. Slice pears into thin rounds and drizzle with lemon juice.
  5. On a serving platter, layer a slice of beet, a slice of pear, and crumbled blue cheese. Repeat.
  6. Sprinkle toasted pecans and fresh thyme on top.
  7. Optional: Drizzle with honey just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stackCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble stacks just before serving for best presentation. Roast beets in advance for convenience.

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