Best 8 Spinachsundried Tomatoesasparagusgoat Cheese Recipes

FOOLPROOF OPEN-FACED GOAT CHEESE, CHOPPED SPINACH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO OMELET

Steps:

• Wash and dry the spinach then chop it coarsely.
• Heat the butter in a large nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sun-dried tomato and scallion and cook, stirring, until the scallion is wilted, about 2 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted and the water it gives off is evaporated, about 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with salt and pepper to taste.
• Lower the heat to medium. Pour in the eggs and let them sit a few seconds until they start to set around the edges. Using a plastic spatula push a piece of the set edge gently toward the center. Tilt the pan and let some of the unset egg from the top fill the little gap you just made. Keep going around the edge of the pan like this, until there is no more unset egg on top.
• Scatter the goat cheese slices over the top of the omelet. Put the skillet under the broiler and leave the oven door open, cook just until the top of the omelet is set and puffed, about 2 minutes.

ASPARAGUS AND TOMATO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
• Bring a separate pot of water to a boil and cook asparagus for 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Shake off excess moisture.
• Combine asparagus and grape tomatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss until evenly coated. Add goat cheese and toss again. Serve immediately.

ANGEL HAIR WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the wine and sun-dried tomatoes and simmer until the liquid reduces by half, about 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking liquid. Add the pasta to the tomato mixture and toss to coat, adding some reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the goat cheese and parsley and stir. Mound the pasta into bowls and serve.

GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In small bowl, combine the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt., Cut a pocket horizontally in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Fill with spinach mixture; secure with toothpicks., In an 8-in. cast-iron or ovenproof skillet, heat 1-1/2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on each side. Place in oven; bake 10 minutes., Toss asparagus with remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; add to skillet. Bake until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165° and asparagus is tender, 10-15 minutes longer. If desired, drizzle with vinegar. Discard toothpicks before serving.

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile in large skillet, heat oil and saute leeks, stirring often, about 3 minutes or until softened.
• Add garlic, thyme, wine and sun-dried tomatoes.
• Cook 1 minute, then remove from heat and set aside.
• Add pasta to the pot of boiling water, and cook according to package directions.
• About 2 minutes before pasta is done, add asparagus and cook just until tender. Drain pasta and asparagus and transfer to shallow serving bowl.
• Reheat sauce and add to pasta, tossing to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper and add goat cheese. Serve hot.

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a second large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus and blanch until they turn bright green, about 3 minutes. Remove and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk flour into the melted butter. Add broth and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Mix in goat cheese and lemon zest. Add cooked spaghetti and asparagus and toss until covered in sauce.

ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Cook asparagus in boiling water 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.
• 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar; cook 3 minutes. Stir in salt.
• 3. Arrange asparagus on a platter; top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with goat cheese and pepper.

SPINACH WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND TOASTED PARMESAN CRUMBS

Steps:

• Heat medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs; drizzle 1 tablespoon oil over. Stir until breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add Parmesan cheese and toss to blend. Set aside.
• Rinse spinach under cold water. Drain slightly, allowing some water to cling to leaves. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds.
• Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes; increase heat to high and stir just until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with toasted Parmesan crumbs.