Apricots with Herbed Goat Cheese

Name: Apricots with Herbed Goat Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3 ounces fresh goat cheese; 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil; 2 teaspoons minced fresh chives; 2 teaspoons 2% milk; 4 fresh apricots, sliced; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

After ending up with bunches of apricots one summer, I created this quick and simple dish. My friends were blown away with its fresh taste and uniqueness. —Wendy Weidner, Ham Lake, Minnesota

Ingredients

3 ounces fresh goat cheese
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
2 teaspoons 2% milk
4 fresh apricots, sliced
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Directions

Place goat cheese, minced basil, chives and milk in a mini food processor; process until smooth. Arrange apricot slices on a serving platter. Drop goat cheese mixture by teaspoonfuls over top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; drizzle with balsamic glaze. Garnish with additional basil leaves. Serve immediately.

Test Kitchen tips

If you can't find fresh apricots, substitute 3 small peaches for the 4 apricots.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 71 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Peach Goat Cheese Caprese in Simple & Delicious June/July 2019

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randcbruns

Jun 1, 2019

This is a super interesting combination. I like the combination of apricots and goat cheese. The basil was a bit weird for me.