Loading ...Healthy RecipesAlmond-Crusted Goat Cheese over Mixed Greens
This simple, upscale recipe is sure to impress your friends. In addition to its elegant looks, it also provides a good source of five nutrients, including calcium. An analysis of ten studies published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that people getting the most calcium from food had a 14% lower risk of colorectal cancer compared to those getting the least.1 Be sure to choose a high-quality, organic goat cheese for this recipe.
Time To Table: 20 minutes
Serves: 6
The Benefits
Good source of calcium, magnesium, protein, vitamin E, riboflavin
Ingredients
2 ounces organic, fresh goat cheese logs
1 tbsp water
1/4 cup organic brown rice flour
1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt
1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
3 Tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 cup sliced organic almonds, lightly toasted
2 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar, or to taste
1 large organic omega-3 egg
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut each goat cheese log into 5 slices. Whisk egg with water in a small bowl. Mix flour, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Place almonds in a third shallow bowl. Roll goat cheese slices in flour mixture and shake off excess. Then dip into egg mixture and roll in almonds to coat, pressing gently to adhere. Place coated goat cheese on an oiled baking sheet and drizzle with a tablespoon of the olive oil. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until cheese is softened and sizzling. Allow goat cheese to cool a few minutes. To serve, divide greens between six salad plates. Place 1 or 2 warm cheese slices on each plate. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition Information
212.93 kcal Calories, 8.76 g Carbohydrate, 45.05 mg Cholesterol, 17.22 g Total Fat, 1.77 g Fiber, 6.93 g Protein, 142.88 mg Sodium, 1.53 g Sugars, 4 g Saturated fat, 0 trans Fat, 9.93 g Monounsaturated fat, 2.43 g Polyunsaturated fat
Reference
- Cho E, et al. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2004;96(13):1015-1022.
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