Cucumber Rounds with Herbed Goat Cheese
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Chef's Note
For the best flavor, make sure your herbs are fresh, not dried. You can prepare the herbed goat cheese mixture up to a day in advance, but assemble the cucumber rounds just before serving to maintain their crispness. Try substituting different herb combinations based on what's available in your garden or at the market.
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Ingredients
1/2 medium English cucumber
2 oz goat cheese
1 tbsp fresh chives
1 tbsp fresh dill
1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp honey
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp microgreens
1 tsp pine nuts
Instructions
- 1
Remove the goat cheese from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften.
- 2
Wash and dry the cucumber. Using a sharp knife, slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place the rounds on a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- 3
Finely chop 1 tbsp of fresh chives and 1 tbsp of fresh dill. Strip 1/2 tsp of thyme leaves from their stems.
- 4
In a small bowl, combine 2 oz of softened goat cheese with the chopped herbs, 1/2 tsp of lemon zest, 1/2 tsp of lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp of honey.
- 5
Season the herbed goat cheese mixture with 1/8 tsp of black pepper and 1/8 tsp of sea salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
- 6
Using a small spoon or piping bag, carefully place about 1 teaspoon of the herbed goat cheese mixture onto each cucumber round.
- 7
Toast 1 tsp of pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden, watching carefully to prevent burning. Allow to cool.
- 8
Garnish each cucumber round with a few microgreens and a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts.
- 9
Arrange on a serving plate and serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
145
9g
6g
11g
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