When the summer season arrives, there's nothing better than indulging in grilled dishes. With a balsamic glaze, tangy goat cheese, and a side of perfectly grilled sweet juicy plums, this recipe elevates the taste of the very best of summer ingredients. Impress your friends and family with this mouthwatering appetizer or side dish that brings together sweet, tangy, and savory flavors in one delectable bite.
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BALSAMIC-GOAT CHEESE GRILLED PLUMS
Make a bold statement with this simple yet elegant treat. Ripe plums are grilled and then dressed with a balsamic reduction and tangy goat cheese. -Ariana Abelow, Holliston, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine vinegar and lemon zest; bring to a boil. Cook 10-12 minutes or until mixture is thickened and reduced to about 1/3 cup (do not overcook)., Grill plums, covered, over medium heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender. Drizzle with glaze; top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN AND PLUMS WITH CREAMY GOAT CHEESE SAUCE
Our chopped challenge this week was goat cheese. We wanted to make a creamy sauce as a counterpoint to the sweet plums and succulent pork, so we combined Greek yogurt and goat cheese together for a quick, tangy sauce. Chopped Basket Ingredient: goat cheese
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk the yogurt, goat cheese and 1/3 cup water in a mixing bowl until smooth. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of the oil, the parsley and scallions. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat an outdoor grill or large cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the pork tenderloin with 1 more tablespoon of the oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Grill until charred on all sides and the internal temperature on an instant-read thermometer registers 135 degrees F, 12 to 16 minutes.
- Meanwhile, brush the cut side of the plums with 1 more tablespoon of oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Place the plums, cut-side down, on the grill and cook until charred and the top of the flesh is just softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Some of the flesh might stick to the grill but that is okay, the plums will still have a nice, slightly charred flavor.
- Remove the pork from the grill and rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly on a diagonal against the grain. Sprinkle the slices lightly with salt.
- Toss the baby arugula with the remaining oil and the lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- To plate, divide the arugula salad among 4 plates, keeping the salad on 1 side of the plate. Smear some goat cheese sauce on the other side of the plates. Place several slices of pork tenderloin on top of the sauce and place 1 plum half on each plate. Serve any remaining goat cheese sauce on the side. Serve immediately.
BALSAMIC GLAZED GRILLED PLUMS WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 11m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat a grill pan to high heat. Drizzle fruit with oil to keep it from sticking and grill plums 3 minutes on each side.
- While fruit is grilling, pour balsamic vinegar into a small pot and place pot over medium high heat. When vinegar heats to a boil, reduce vinegar by half, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Combine sugar, vanilla and lemon juice and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in warm balsamic vinegar.
- Place hot, grilled fruit on dessert plates. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over fruit and serve.
MIXED GREENS WITH PLUMS AND MARINATED GOAT CHEESE
Marinate the cheese for a couple of hours, then assemble the salad just before serving.
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk oil and 2 tablespoons basil in shallow bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add cheese; spoon basil oil over. Cover; let stand at room temperature 2 hours.
- Remove cheese from basil oil. Reserve oil. Toss greens and 1/4 cup basil in large bowl. Add reserved basil oil and vinegar; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among 6 plates. Top each salad with 1 cheese round and plum wedges.
GREAT GRILLED SMOKY VEGETABLES WITH AVOCADO AND GOAT CHEESE CRUMBLES
Smoky tender grilled vegetables just bursting with flavor, made pretty with the addition of creamy white goat cheese and luscious avocado! Add any other veggies you like. Asparagus and zucchini are good additions.
Provided by Carol Klassen
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place mushrooms, red bell peppers, and red onion in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, grill seasoning, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; pour over vegetables. Toss to coat and allow vegetables to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove vegetables from the marinade, and shake off excess. Reserve remaining marinade.
- Grill vegetables on preheated grill until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer grilled vegetables to a large platter. Whisk remaining marinade with balsamic vinegar; pour over vegetables. Top with avocado and goat cheese, then season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with basil to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 563.2 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm plums. Overripe plums will be too soft and mushy, while unripe plums will be too tart.
- Use a good quality balsamic vinegar. A cheap balsamic vinegar will not have the same depth of flavor as a more expensive one.
- Don't overcrowd the grill. If you put too many plums on the grill at once, they will not cook evenly.
- Cook the plums until they are slightly charred. This will give them a delicious smoky flavor.
- Serve the plums immediately. They are best enjoyed when they are still warm.
Conclusion:
Balsamic goat cheese grilled plums is a delicious and easy appetizer or dessert. The combination of sweet plums, tangy balsamic vinegar, and creamy goat cheese is simply irresistible. This dish is perfect for a summer party or potluck, and it is sure to impress your guests.
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