Smoked Beets with Balsamic Glaze
Wow. I love beets, but I really wasn’t expecting these smoked beets with balsamic glaze to be so amazing. The perfect combination of flavors, starting with just a hint of smoke and ending with goat cheese drizzled with a fantastic balsamic glaze.
Servings 8
Calories 111kcal
Ingredients
For the beats
- 4 large beets
- herb goat cheese
- Balsamic glaze from below
For balsamic glaze
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
Instructions
For the beats
- Fire up your smoker for smoking at 250 F.
- Meanwhile, boil or steam the beats until just tender. Let cool completely then peel.
- Transfer beets to the smoker and smoke for 30 minutes-1 hour. You just want a hint of smoke flavor.
- Remove from the smoker and let cool then slice thin.
- Serve with the cheese drizzled with the balsamic glaze.
For balsamic glaze
- Add all ingredients to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and continue to simmer, stirring often, until thick. The glaze should coat the back of spoon.
- Remove from heat and cover until ready to use.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg