Beetroot Christmas Tree AppetizerIngredients

6 beets

150 g feta cheese

1 tsp lemon zest

2 cloves garlic

1 avocado

1 tsp full-fat sour cream

1 tsp lemon juice

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

herbs

Boil the beets in their skins or bake in foil until tender. Peel and cut into 3-5 mm thick slices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Mix the feta cheese with the lemon zest, crushed garlic, and ground pepper.

Scoop out the avocado flesh with a spoon, add the sour cream and ground pepper, and mash thoroughly with a fork. Tip: If you bought a hard avocado, place it on a warm radiator overnight, under a napkin. It will soften by morning.

Spread a small amount of filling on each beetroot circle, using the widest one as a base to make the trees stable.

Secure the resulting tree with a skewer. The photo shows the process; the skewer should be shortened beforehand. You can also pipe the filling using a pastry bag. Season the finished trees with ground pepper and garnish with fresh herbs.

Enjoy!