Roasted Golden Beets with Orange-Thyme Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese

My kids absolutely love beets because of this recipe. It's very simple but the flavors will explode in your mouth!  You are going to love this dish, try not to eat the whole bowl yourself!  As always enjoy, I'll talk to you soon with another yummy delight.

2 bunches organic beets
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Juice and rind from 1 organic orange
Juice and zest from 1 organic lemon
1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Sea salt
Fresh ground black pepper
1 small log goat cheese

Preheat oven to 400. Cut tops off beets leaving at least 1 inch of stems. (The tops are great sautéed with some garlic.) Place in a pan. Sprinkle a bit of olive oil on top and rub on beets. Put a little bit of water in the pan (a few Tbsp-this will kind-of steam the beets) and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for about an hour or until you can stick a fork in easily (time will depend on the size of the beets).  Allow to cool completely then remove the skins by cutting the top off and peeling away the skin (a messy job:). Cut into quarters and place in a bowl. 

In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients (except goat cheese) and pour over beets. 

They're ready, but allow to marinate in the fridge for a bit if possible. When ready to serve, break up goat cheese and put on top of the beets. Yummy yummy!!