Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Crostini

I've been doing all kinds of cooking today! Beets are one of the main foods I've been working with.  I picked up a couple of bunches at the Farmer's Market and needed to find ways to use them.  This delicious Beet & Goat Cheese Crostini was one of the recipes I came up with!  It's really easy to make, and super delicious!

Ingredients:
3 medium sized beets
1-2 oz. of goat cheese
1 baguette
olive oil
balsamic vinegar
sea salt
4-6 fresh basil leaves

Directions:
Start by pre-heating your oven to 450 degrees.  Trim stems off your fresh beets and peel with a vegetable peeler.  slice about 1/2" thick and lay out on a greased cookie sheet.  Drizzle with olive oil and roast for about 20 minutes.  Sprinkle liberally with salt after they are roasted. (If you sprinkle while they are roasting it will draw out liquid and they won't cook as quickly or caramelize as much!)  Slice baguette on a diagonal about 3/4" thick and drizzle with olive oil.  Place in 450 degree oven for about 5 mins.  Watch closely, as they will toast up fast!  When the bread is golden, remove and top with beets. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and a little balsamic vinegar and top with a sprinkle of salt and fresh basil.