Grilled Beets with Panela Cheese and Avocado

Name: Grilled Beets with Panela Cheese and Avocado
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 oz unsalted pumpkin seeds, hulled; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 3 tablespoons honey; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 avocados, very thinly sliced; 2 fresh purple beets, cooked and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 2 fresh yellow beets, cooked and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 lb panela cheese, cut into small slices; Wooden toothpicks for cooking

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Prep 40 min
Total 60 min
Ingredients 14
Servings 6

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Blanca Arroyo Verde que te quiero verde. What is it? Avocado! Yes, avocado (considered a fruit by many) and beets, a root vegetable, are two of my favorite foods. I can eat them every day without getting bored – in juices, shakes, salads, soups and many other dishes. My liking for them led me to create this recipe, which I’m sure you and your whole family will love.

Ingredients

Pumpkin Seed Vinaigrette:

2 oz unsalted pumpkin seeds, hulled
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 tablespoons honey
1/8 teaspoon salt

For the beets:

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 avocados, very thinly sliced
2 fresh purple beets, cooked and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 fresh yellow beets, cooked and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb panela cheese, cut into small slices
Wooden toothpicks for cooking

Directions

1

Prepare vinaigrette by blending all the ingredients in the blender at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes. Refrigerate.
2

Add the lemon juice to the avocado and distribute evenly. Set aside.
3

Set the grill to medium-high heat.
4

Use a cooking brush to coat both sides of the sliced beets with olive oil.
5

Place a slice of cheese over a slice of purple beets, then a layer of avocado and finish with another slice of beets. Insert a wooden toothpick through the center to hold all the ingredients together when you put it on the grill. Repeat the same process with the rest of the beets.
6

Grill for 30 seconds on each side. Be very careful when you turn it over so it doesn’t fall apart.
7

Coat with the vinaigrette and serve hot.

Expert Tips

tip 1
If you can’t find yellow beets, just use the purple ones.
tip 2
You can substitute Monterey Jack cheese for panela cheese.

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More About This Recipe

Blanca Arroyo Verde que te quiero verde. What is it? Avocado! Yes, avocado (considered a fruit by many) and beets, a root vegetable, are two of my favorite foods. I can eat them every day without getting bored – in juices, shakes, salads, soups and many other dishes. My liking for them led me to create this recipe, which I’m sure you and your whole family will love.