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If you’re a fan of the Canada Pavilion at Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts, you’ll love this unofficial recipe inspired by the roasted beets dish.

This dish is based on the Roasted Beets from the Canada Pavilion at Epcot. Find more unofficial, dupe recipes from this festival here at my masterlist.

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-sized beets, peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons verjus (unfermented grape juice)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
• 2 cups petite lettuce, washed and dried
• 1/2 cup blackberries
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Beets:
   • In a bowl, toss the sliced beets with verjus, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well coated.
3. Roast Beets:
   • Place the seasoned beets on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Allow them to cool slightly.
4. Prepare Blackberry Gastrique:
   • In a small saucepan, combine blackberries, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Simmer over medium heat until the blackberries break down and the mixture thickens into a syrupy consistency. Strain to remove seeds and set aside.
5. Prepare Spiced Pecans:
   • In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped pecans, ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir until the pecans are coated and toasted. Remove from heat and let them cool.
6. Assemble the Dish:
   • Arrange the roasted beets on a serving platter.
   • Scatter crumbled goat cheese over the beets.
   • Toss petite lettuce on top.
   • Drizzle blackberry gastrique over the salad.
   • Sprinkle spiced pecans across the dish.
7. Serve:
   • Serve immediately as a delightful appetizer or side dish.

This Verjus-Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese, Petite Lettuce, Blackberry Gastrique, and Spiced Pecans dish combines earthy roasted beets with creamy goat cheese, vibrant lettuce, sweet-tart blackberry gastrique, and the crunch of spiced pecans, creating a symphony of flavors and textures.