Elegant Beetroot Carpaccio: A Simple Yet Refined Dish

Roasting whole beetroot brings a beautiful change not just in its texture but also in its taste. As the sugars concentrate, the texture turns buttery, and the slices maintain a soft structure that’s perfect for delicate plating.

For this dish, the beetroot is roasted first—slowly, patiently—then sliced thin on a mandolin. That one step changes everything. The slices become more supple, more flavorful, and far easier to fold into clean, elegant shapes. Paired with a sharp garlic labneh, a vibrant herb oil, and fresh arugula, this becomes a composed plate that feels light but intentional—exactly the kind of dish where styling and flavor meet seamlessly.

This dish is a reminder that simplicity, when handled thoughtfully, can feel incredibly refined. It’s not about complexity—it’s about control, restraint, and letting each ingredient hold its own space.

Beetroot, labneh, herbs, and greens—each element has a role, both in flavor and in how the plate reads visually.

Preparation time: 20-25 minutes
Cooking time: 40-60 minutes
Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• Medium beetroots 3–4
• Labneh 1 cup
• Garlic, finely grated 1–2 cloves
• Fresh arugula 1–2 cups
• Olive oil 2-3 tbsp
• Lemon juice 2 tsp
• Salt 

Method

1. Wash and trim the beetroots. Wrap them loosely in foil, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
2. Roast at 180°C for 35-40 minutes, until tender when pierced with a knife. Let them cool completely. Peel off the skins—they should slide off easily. Using a mandolin, slice the roasted beetroot very thinly.
3. The slices should be flexible and slightly translucent. Mix labneh, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Keep it thick and spreadable. Lay a beetroot slice flat. Add a small amount of garlic labneh in the center.
4. Fold into a triangle or a soft envelope shape. Repeat with the remaining slices. Arrange the folded beetroot pieces with a slight overlap.
5. Drizzle herb oil in soft, controlled strokes across the plate. Toss arugula lightly with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Place it gently for height and contrast.