Chop the leaves off the beets, wash and place in large pot of water with 2 Tbsp lemon juice or vinegar; bring to boil and then lower to simmer; cook for 45 - 50 minutes until tender; drain and rinse with cold water until comfortable to touch; peel the beets with a knife (will be easy); then slice into thin (but not too thin) round slices.

Slice oranges into thin (but not too thin) round slices using a serrated knife; do not peel first. After sliced, use knife to cut peel off, about an inch or so at a time as you rotate the slice around.

Arrange the boiled beet slices and orange slices on a plate or shallow bowl, alternating each type of slice.

Top with chopped pistachios, sesame seeds and (optional) crumbled goat cheese.

Garnish with 3 basil leaves the middle or some arugula (optional).