Description
Creamy goat cheese gets a spicy kick from wasabi peas, then bakes to golden perfection. A simple yet elegant appetizer or salad topper.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cups (118 ml) wasabi peas, crushed
- 4 oz (113 g) log of goat cheese
- your favorite salad or spinach leaves
- handful of cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Add the wasabi peas to a ziplock bag and crush using your hands, rolling pin, or meat tenderizer.
- Slice the goat cheese into 1/2-1 inch wide rounds and coat evenly with wasabi peas.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet and place the goat cheese rounds on it.
- Freeze the wasabi-coated goat cheese for 15 minutes; meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the goat cheese is soft and the peas are a golden brown.
- Use immediately on your favorite salad or crackers.
Notes
Aim for a rough, uneven crush on the peas — some larger pieces give better crunch after baking. The freeze step is essential: cold cheese holds its shape and keeps the crust attached during baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 10