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baked goat cheese in a baking dish

5-Ingredient Baked Goat Cheese with Apricot Jam

5 from 1 vote
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: american-inspired
Keyword: goat cheese
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 229kcal
Author: Jess
You only need 5 ingredients to make this Baked Goat Cheese with Apricot Jam. It's a quick and easy appetizer you can make any time of year.
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Ingredients

  • 300 grams (10oz) goat cheese log, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup apricot jam or apricot preserves
  • 1/4 cup chopped salted pistachios, divided
  • optional: fresh thyme for garnish

Variation: Baked Goat Cheese with Fig Jam

  • 300 grams (10oz) goat cheese log, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
  • 1/2 cup fig jam
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans, divided
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • optional: fresh thyme for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
  • Add in the garlic and onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to brown.
  • Add in your frozen peas, salt and pepper and stir occasionally, for about 1 minute.
  • Next, pour in the vegetable broth and turn the heat up to high for about 5 minutes until it comes to a boil.
  • Remove the pot from the oven and let sit 5-10 minutes to cool slightly.
  • Then, blend the soup in the pot using an immersion blender or in batches using a stand blender.
  • Once the soup is blended, heat on medium-low in the pot for about 5 minutes, taste and add additional salt and pepper to your liking.
  • Serve with a drizzle of greek yogurt, your favourite crackers or grilled cheese!

Notes

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  • Chicken tacos: serve chicken with grilled tortillas, avocados, salsa, fresh cilantro, cabbage coleslaw mix and cilantro.
  • Chicken bowls: serve with rice, pickled onions and cilantro.
  • Serve with grilled veggies and your favourite grain.
  • Chicken burrito bowls: serve with brown rice, black beans, chopped romaine lettuce, corn, avocado and shredded cheese.
  • Make these barbecue chicken nachos with this chili lime chicken for an extra boost of flavour!

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 578IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg
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