Roasted Beet Rounds with Brie, Cranberry & Pecans Recipe
Delicious and elegant Roasted Beet Rounds topped with creamy Brie, sweet dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and a honey drizzle. Perfect as a sophisticated appetizer or light snack blending earthy, sweet, and nutty flavors with a touch of fresh herbs.
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Beets
- 3 medium beets, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Toppings
- 6 oz Brie cheese, cut into small pieces
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped and toasted
- 1–2 tsp honey for drizzling
- Fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish (optional)
- Roast the Beets: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the beet rounds with olive oil, salt, and black pepper to evenly coat. Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Toast the Pecans: While the beets roast, toast the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant and slightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the Rounds: Once beets have cooled slightly, place them on a serving platter. Top each slice with a small piece of Brie cheese, a few dried cranberries, and a sprinkle of toasted pecans.
- Melt Brie (Optional): For a warm, gooey topping, place the assembled beet rounds back into the oven for 2 to 3 minutes to gently melt the Brie cheese.
- Finish & Serve: Drizzle the assembled bite-sized rounds lightly with honey and garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary if using. Serve warm or at room temperature for maximum flavor.
Notes
- You can prepare the beet slices ahead of time and reheat briefly with toppings before serving.
- To toast pecans evenly, stir frequently and watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Choose creamy Brie for best melting results; a mild goat cheese can be a tasty alternative.
- Adjust honey amount to suit your preferred sweetness level.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: roasted beets, Brie, appetizer, vegetarian, cranberries, pecans, honey drizzle, easy party snack