Goat Cheeese Edamamae Dip With Spiced Pepitas Recipes

SPICED GOAT'S CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Put the seeds and nuts in a frying pan, then gently heat to toast them, removing them from the heat when the seeds start to pop and give off their aroma. Grind fairly coarsely using a pestle and mortar, then season with a little salt.
• Beat the goat's cheese with the milk to soften it, then add a little seasoning if needed. Tip half into a small bowl (glass, if you have one, to show off the layers) and scatter with half the seeds and a few torn mint leaves. Repeat the layer and serve with a bowl of cold radishes and toasted pittas or bread.

GOAT CHEESE--EDAMAME DIP WITH SPICED PEPITAS

Steps:

• MAKE THE DIP:.
• In a medium pot of boiling salted water, simmer the edamame until tender, about 8 minutes.
• Drain well and transfer to a food processor.
• Add the sour cream, goat cheese, chipotles, adobo sauce, lemon juice, garlic and salt and puree until smooth, scraping down the side of the bowl.
• Stir in the oregano and transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• MAKE THE PEPITAS:.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the pumpkin seeds with the olive oil, salt, coriander and crushed red pepper.
• Bake for 7 minutes, until the seeds begin to brown.
• Transfer the pepitas to a bowl and toss with the lemon zest and oregano.
• Serve the dip at room temperature, topped with the spiced pepitas.
• MAKE AHEAD:.
• The goat cheese-edamame dip can be refrigerated overnight; bring to room temperature before serving.
• The spiced pepitas can be kept in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Serve with Pita Crisps.