Goat Cheese with Bell Pepper Dressing Recipe

Goat Cheese with Bell Pepper Dressing Recipe

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper
  • 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 ounces chilled goat cheese (such as Montrachet), cut into 8 slices
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • Baguette slices, toasted
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add all bell peppers and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add garlic, rosemary, coriander, fennel, pepper, thyme, bay leaf and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Simmer mixture 5 minutes to blend flavors. Remove from heat. Season to taste with salt. Cool to room temperature.
  2. Arrange goat cheese on platter. Spoon dressing over. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve with baguette slices.
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