The perfect fancy starter for those of us who prefer vegetables over meat. The beats remain fleshy even when they're sliced thin, which makes them the perfect candidate for a meat substitute. Serve with or without the cheese for vegetarian or vegan options.
If you enjoyed this recipe, you're sure to love our beetroot baked chips
Ingredients for carpaccio:
Method of preparing the carpaccio:
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Preheat oven to 350° F (180°C), and place the beets on pieces of aluminum foil large enough to wrap with. Sprinkle salt, pepper and 2 tbsp oil. Wrap each beet separately and tightly and heat in the oven for 40 minutes.
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Combine crème fraiche, mustard, vinegar, olive oil and mustard seeds.
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Let the beets cool down, peel and slice using a sharp knife or mandoline.
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Arrange the slices on a plate, spread the arugula and pine nuts over and top with mustard sauce.