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summer simplicity

Beetroots, figs, goat’s curd and smoked almonds

 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES + PICKLING | SERVES 4 AS A STARTER EASY |

beetroots 6 large, tops removed, washed
rapeseed oil 1 tbsp
whole black peppercorns ground to make 1 tsp

BEETROOT GLAZE

beetroot juice 100ml
red wine vinegar 50ml
caster sugar 25g

PICKLED ONIONS

red onion 1 small
red wine vinegar 50ml

GARNISHES

goat’s curd 200g
figs 2, cut into small wedges
smoked almonds 50g, roughly chopped
wood sorrel (optional)
sea salt flakes

Heat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Toss together the beetroots, oil, pepper and 1 tsp of salt, and put on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Roast for

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