Citrus And Green Olives With Goat Cheese Recipes

LEMON-HERB OLIVES WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, combine the first 5 ingredients; heat over medium heat just until fragrant, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in olives; heat through, allowing flavors to blend. Cool completely., To serve, place cheese on a serving plate. Stir basil into olive mixture; spoon over cheese. Serve with crackers.

GOAT CHEESE WITH OLIVES, LEMON, AND THYME

Steps:

• Heat olives, thyme, oil, zest, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small skillet or saucepan over low heat until fragrant (do not simmer). Cool to room temperature.
• Serve olive mixture over goat cheese.

CITRUS AND GREEN OLIVES WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Remove any white pith remaining from peeled fruit and cut into thin rounds or pull-apart segments (or a combination of the two); arrange on a platter. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle generously with oil; nestle olives in among them.
• In a small bowl, beat together goat cheese and oil; season with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with more oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place bread on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle both sides with oil. Broil, flipping once, until charred in spots and crisp, about 1 minute. Serve citrus, olives, and goat-cheese mixture with bread alongside.