Clan: Red Dragon 🔴
Category: Starters
Ruby Keep Beetroot Crostini
Description
Crisp bread topped with whipped soft cheese, earthy beetroot, toasted walnuts and a gleaming balsamic drizzle.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Made for sharing before the main feast
- Bold flavour with an easy method
- Ideal for tavern nights and gatherings
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 small baguette, sliced
- 2 cooked beetroot, diced
- 150g soft cheese
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 40g walnuts, toasted
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh thyme
Method
Step 1
Brush the bread with oil and bake at 200°C for 8–10 minutes until crisp.
Step 2
Beat the soft cheese with lemon zest, salt and pepper.
Step 3
Spread over the warm toasts and spoon over the beetroot.
Step 4
Finish with walnuts, thyme and balsamic glaze.
🐉 Dragon’s Tip
Assemble just before serving so the toasted bread stays crisp.
Adventurer’s Notes
Serve this starter as part of a mixed sharing board, or double the quantities when a larger adventuring party gathers at the table.
Lore of the Hoard
The Red Dragon kitchens serve this dish as the first welcome to a feast: a small plate designed to wake the appetite and hint at the flavours still to come.
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