Best Marinated Goat Cheese And Walnuts Meets Green Beans Recipes

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SIMPLY ELEGANT GREEN BEANS



Simply Elegant Green Beans image

The recipe title says it all, simple, yet elegant. Wonderful green beans using walnuts, goat cheese and balsamic vinegar. Simple company dish or great for those of us who like to eat as if we were having company! Reduces easily.

Provided by IHeartDogs

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Steam green beans in boiling water until crisp-tender (4-6 minutes).
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat, add walnuts, and toast in oil for about 3 minutes.
  • Add green beans, salt and pepper.
  • Sauté for about 3 more minutes.
  • Add balsamic vinegar, toss with beans and walnuts to thoroughly coat.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese, toss lightly and transfer to serving dish.

MARINATED GOAT CHEESE WITH GARLIC, BASIL AND ORANGE ZEST



Marinated Goat Cheese With Garlic, Basil and Orange Zest image

This is a great appetizer. It is easy and fast and can be made up to 4 days before serving. I like to use a mixture of white, black and red peppercorns. Cook time does not include time to marinate. I always get asked for the recipe. Very pretty presentation. From Hugh Carpenter.

Provided by susie cooks

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) container soft fresh goat cheese, chilled
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon peppercorn
1 teaspoon allspice berry
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger
1/3 cup fresh basil, slivered
1 teaspoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Cut goat cheese into 1/2 inch thick slices. Arrange the slices in a single layer in a pie plate ot baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, peppercorns and allspice berries.
  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, basil and orange zest.
  • Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and cook until the peppercorns begin to pop, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in the garlic mixture. After 5 seconds of stirring, pour the hot mixture over the goat cheese.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator at least 3 hours.
  • To serve, transfer the chilled cheese to a serving plate. Serve at room temperature with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.5, Fat 39.1, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 26.1, Sodium 210.4, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 10.8

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