Jamie Oliver's Smoked Beets

INGREDIENTS

• Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small bunch fresh tarragon or basil, leaves picked and roughly chopped
• 8 small beets, with greens if possible
• juice and zest from 1/2 lemon, plus more to taste
• 1 small bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked and roughly chopped
• 4 heaped tablespoons cottage cheese
• 1 small bunch fresh rosemary
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• A few sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves picked