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Ingredients
Warm Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts
- Ingredients
- 1 small Zucchini
- 1 small orange Bell pepper
- 1 shallot
- 2 Plum tomato
- 2 Tbsps balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsps Apple juice
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp liquid honey
- salt
- peppers
- 3 Tbsps olive oil
- 2 Tbsps Pine nuts
- 2 sprigs thyme
- ½ bunch Arugula (about 1/4 cup)
- 3 Tbsps breadcrumbs
- 4 slices Goat cheese (each about 1.5 ounces, from a log)
Rinse zucchini, wipe dry, trim and cut into very small cubes.
Cut bell pepper into quarters, remove seeds, rinse and cut into small cubes.
Peel the shallot and chop finely.
Cut tomatoes crosswise and cut out the stem ends.
Blanch tomatoes for about 30 seconds in boiling water. Lift from the water with a slotted spoon, rinse in cold water and remove skins.
Cut tomatoes in half, squeeze the seeds and cut the tomatoes into small cubes.
Mix balsamic vinegar, apple juice, mustard, honey and salt and pepper to taste. Gradually add 2 tablespoons oil and stir until smooth.
Put all the prepared vegetables in a bowl. Mix dressing with the vegetables and leave for 20 minutes.
Chop pine nuts finely. Rinse thyme, shake dry, pluck leaves and chop finely. Rinse, trim and spin dry arugula.
Mix thyme, pine nuts, breadcrumbs, remaining oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Place on the goat cheese.
Put goat cheese in an oven-proof dish on a baking sheet and cook until golden brown under the preheated broiler oven (watching carefully) for 3-4 minutes. Serve goat cheese gratin with vegetables and arugula.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie | 308 cal. | (15 %) | ||
Protein | 8 g | (8 %) | ||
Fat | 24 g | (21 %) | ||
Carbohydrates | 12 g | (8 %) | ||
Sugar added | 1 g | (4 %) | ||
Roughage | 2.5 g | (8 %) |
Healthy, because
Goat cheese contains a lot of vitamin A and calcium. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for good vision and cell division. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in our body in terms of quantity and ensures the strength and stability of bones and teeth.
Even smarter
This goat cheese pairs beautifully with a simple side salad.