Best Goat Cheese W Olives Lemon And Thyme Recipes

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GOAT CHEESE WITH OLIVES, LEMON, AND THYME



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Goat Cheese with Olives, Lemon, and Thyme-This Makes An Appertizer That Is Elegant, Delicious, Super Easy and Is Ready In Less Than 5 Minutes!

Provided by Kathleen

Categories     Main Course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-3 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Zest Of One Fresh Lemon
1/2 Cup Assorted Pitted Olives
1 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme Leaves (Chopped)
Heavy Pinch Ground Black Pepper
1--11 Ounce Log of Chevre (sliced Into)

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, over low heat, heat the olive oil, lemon zest, thyme, black pepper, and olives. Gently warm (do not simmer) until the mixture is fragrant.
  • Place Chevre slices on a plate, then evenly pour olive mixture over slices. Serve with sliced baguette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 kcal, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 192 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

GOAT CHEESE WITH OLIVES, LEMON, AND THYME



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This goat cheese with olives, lemon, and thyme is a ridiculously easy yet undeniably impressive appetizer made quite simply by infusing oil with thyme and lemon and then warming olives and setting them out alongside creamy goat cheese.

Provided by Gourmet

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup assorted olives (pitted if desired)
3 thyme sprigs (leaves stripped from stems if desired)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (preferably organic)
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
One (4-to 5- ounce) fresh goat cheese medallion or two 2-ounce (56-g) goat cheese buttons (at room temperature )
Crackers, flatbread, or baguette slices

Steps:

  • Gently heat the olives, thyme, oil, zest, and pepper in a skillet or saucepan over low heat until fragrant. Do not allow the oil to simmer.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • Pour the olive mixture over the goat cheese. (This can be done up to 2 hours ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature.)
  • Serve with crackers, flatbread, or baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion, Calories 118 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 263 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g

LEMON-HERB OLIVES WITH GOAT CHEESE



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Greek olives have a fruity flavor that comes into play when you mix them with lemon and fresh herbs. Spoon over goat cheese and slather on crackers. -Jeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or rosemary
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup assorted pitted Greek olives
1 package (5.3 ounces) fresh goat cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, combine the first 5 ingredients; heat over medium heat just until fragrant, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in olives; heat through, allowing flavors to blend. Cool completely., To serve, place cheese on a serving plate. Stir basil into olive mixture; spoon over cheese. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GOAT CHEESE WITH OLIVES, LEMON AND THYME



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An easy appetizer recipe using creamy goat cheese and spiced-up, lightly sautéed olives.

Provided by RecipeGirl.com (adapted from Gourmet)

Categories     Appetizer

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup assorted olives, (sliced)
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
One 4-ounce log goat cheese

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat the olives, thyme, oil, zest, and ¼ teaspoon of pepper in a over low heat until fragrant (do not simmer). Cool to room temperature.
  • Spread the goat cheese onto a platter and then spread the olive mixture over the goat cheese. Serve with flatbread.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 193 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 367 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g

GOAT CHEESE WITH THYME, PEPPERCORNS, AND LEMON OIL



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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Herb     Appetizer     No-Cook     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Goat Cheese     Lemon     Shower     Thyme     Party     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 (appetizer) servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (5.5-ounce) log soft mild goat cheese
1 teaspoon pink peppercorns or peppercorn mélange, cracked
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 small garlic clove, pressed (optional)
Sliced baguette (toasted, if desired)

Steps:

  • Place cheese on plate; using plastic wrap as aid, shape into 5-inch round. Sprinkle with salt, peppercorns, and thyme, and press into cheese. Mix olive oil, lemon peel, and garlic, if desired, in small bowl. Pour over cheese. Serve with baguette.

HERB AND LEMON GOAT CHEESE SPREAD



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Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 ounces (about 3/4 cup) soft fresh goat cheese, room temperature
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 garlic clove, minced
5 teaspoons olive oil
16 French-bread baguette slices, toasted

Steps:

  • Place goat cheese in small bowl. Mix thyme, lemon peel and garlic in another small bowl; season with ground black pepper. Mix half of thyme mixture into goat cheese. Add olive oil to remaining half of thyme mixture. Form cheese into 2 1/2-inch round; flatten slightly. Place in center of plate. Spoon oil-thyme mixture over top of cheese. Surround cheese with baguette slices and serve.

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