This is very easy to prepare and it makes an elegant addition to any party.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper
4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
8 ounces chilled goat cheese (such as Montrachet), cut into 8 slices
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Baguette slices, toasted
Preparation
Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add all bell peppers and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add garlic, rosemary, coriander, fennel, pepper, thyme, bay leaf and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Simmer mixture 5 minutes to blend flavors. Remove from heat. Season to taste with salt. Cool to room temperature.
Step 2
Arrange goat cheese on platter. Spoon dressing over. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve with baguette slices.
