Roasted beets with goat cheese and dill

A Nordic side dish built on whole ingredients.

Servings: 4
Active time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min

Organic sourcing

Beets are root vegetables, and going organic reduces pesticide exposure, especially since they grow underground and can absorb chemicals from soil.

Ingredients

• 4 medium beets, scrubbed and trimmed
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• to taste sea salt
• to taste black pepper
• 100 g goat cheese, crumbled
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wrap each beet in aluminum foil, drizzle with some olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast the beets on a baking sheet for about 1 hour, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
4. Let the beets cool slightly, then peel and slice them thinly.
5. Arrange the sliced beets on a serving platter and drizzle with apple cider vinegar.
6. Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the beets.
7. Garnish with fresh dill before serving.

Notes

• For a variation, try replacing goat cheese with feta.
• Beets can be roasted a day ahead and refrigerated.
• Serve with rye bread for a complete Nordic meal.

Source

Paraphrased from the culinary canon by Organic.is editors, 2026. Classic Nordic recipe. If you'd like a specific source for further reading, ask Tinni (bottom-right) for a book recommendation.