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Roasted Plum Crostini Appetizer with Goat Cheese

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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: american-inspired
Keyword: plum appetizer, roasted plum, summer appetizer
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Jess
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Ingredients

  • 150-250 g black pepper goat cheese or cracked pepper Boursin cheese (remove from fridge 10-15 minutes before serving to soften)
  • 2 cups sliced plums, about 3-6 medium plums  (1/2 inch slices)
  • 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup 
  • pinch ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp slivered almonds
  • Fresh thyme for garnish
  • 12-16 slices of baguette

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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  • Serve with grilled veggies and your favourite grain.
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