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Fried goat cheese in tomato sauce

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Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp. l. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
  • 1 can (280 g) canned roasted sweet peppers, diced
  • One block (240 g) of fresh goat cheese, cut into 8 slices 2.5 cm thick.
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Crostini and crackers for serving
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

  1. In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet, combine the olive oil, garlic, and onion. Cook over high heat, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the paprika, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the onion begins to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Pour in the wine and simmer, stirring, for about 1 minute.
  3. Add tomatoes, roasted peppers and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  4. Cook, stirring, until the liquid has evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to grill mode.
  6. Place goat cheese slices over the tomato mixture, pressing them lightly into the sauce.
  7. Grill until cheese is deep golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle with parsley and lemon zest. Serve hot with crostini and crackers for dipping.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 164, total fat 9g, saturated fat 5g, protein 7g, carbohydrates 10g, fiber 2g, cholesterol 13mg, sodium 404mg, sugars 4g.

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