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Avocado and Beetroot Tartare with Herbed Cheese

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Beetroot and Avocado Tartare Recipe
Category: Appetizers
Serves: 4


Ingredients:

Ingredient Quantity
Avocados 2
Lemon juice ½ lemon
Extra virgin olive oil To taste
Fine salt To taste
Black pepper To taste
Pre-cooked beetroot 340g
Tabasco® A few drops
Fresh spreadable cheese 280g
Lemon zest (unwaxed) 1 lemon
Chives To taste
Thyme To taste

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Avocado:
    Begin by squeezing the juice of half a lemon into a bowl. Cut the avocados in half, removing the pit. Use a spoon to scoop the flesh into the bowl. Add the lemon juice, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to taste. Mash the avocado with a fork until it reaches a creamy consistency. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to keep it fresh.

  2. Make the Cheese Mixture:
    In a separate bowl, combine the fresh spreadable cheese, the zest of one unwaxed lemon, salt, black pepper, and a few sprigs of thyme. Finely chop the chives using scissors and add them to the mixture. Drizzle with olive oil and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to firm up slightly.

  3. Prepare the Beetroot Tartare:
    Peel the pre-cooked beetroot and cut it into small cubes. Then, finely chop the cubes into even smaller pieces to create a tartare-like texture. Place the beetroot tartare in a bowl and season with olive oil, salt, and a few drops of Tabasco® for a hint of heat. Mix everything together thoroughly.

  4. Assemble the Tartare:
    Place a 6×6 cm square mold (or adjust the size depending on your preference) on a serving plate. Start by adding a layer of the avocado mixture, pressing it gently with the back of a spoon to level it out. Then, add the beetroot tartare on top, pressing it down to compact the layer.

  5. Finish and Serve:
    Carefully remove the mold, and garnish the top of your beetroot and avocado tartare with some freshly grated lemon zest for an extra burst of flavor. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.


Enjoy Your Beetroot and Avocado Tartare!

This vibrant and refreshing tartare makes the perfect appetizer, combining the earthy sweetness of beetroot with the creamy richness of avocado, topped with a zingy, herbed cheese mixture. The Tabasco® gives it an optional spicy kick, making this dish both visually appealing and deliciously balanced. Whether for a dinner party or a light bite, this recipe is sure to impress!

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