Baked Asparagus And Goat Cheese Food

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Set the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a roasting pan with vegetable cooking spray.
• Stir the asparagus and oil in the pan. Season the asparagus as desired. Add the broth.
• Roast the asparagus for 20 minutes or until tender, stirring once during cooking. Top with the cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH HERB GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Arrange asparagus, side-by-side, on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Crumble goat cheese over asparagus.
• Roast in the preheated oven until cheese is slightly melted and asparagus are tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.

EASY ASPARAGUS TART WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven and thaw the pastry: Place a cookie sheet on a rack in the center of the oven. Heat oven to 400˚F or according to puff pastry package instructions. Remove puff pastry from freezer and let stand at room temperature while you make the filling.
• Bake: Remove the hot cookie sheet from the oven and add the parchment with the tart; return the cookie sheet to the oven. Bake the tart until golden brown and flaky, 30 to 35 minutes.

ASPARAGUS WITH GOAT CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• Arrange the asparagus on a platter.
• Beat the vinegar and mustard together, then beat in the olive oil. Sprinkle the goat cheese over the asparagus, drizzle with the dressing, then season with pepper.
• Sprinkle with chervil and serve.

ASPARAGUS, HERB AND GOAT CHEESE PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Add the goat cheese, ricotta and 2 eggs to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse until the mixture is evenly combined. Next, add the Parmesan, parsley, chives, dill, lemon zest, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse once again to combine all the ingredients. The mixture may look slightly liquidy, but once it bakes the egg will help stabilize the cheese mixture. Set aside.
• On a separate rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with the olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
• Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured work space and dust a rolling pin lightly with flour. Roll the puff pastry out to a 13-by-11-inch rectangle. Add the goat cheese-herb mixture to the puff pastry and spread it out into an even layer, leaving a 1-inch border all the way around the puff pastry. Nestle in the asparagus into the cheese mixture, alternating directions.
• To make the egg wash, whisk the remaining egg with a splash of water. Use a pastry brush to brush the exposed crust all the way around the edges.
• Transfer the tart to the oven and bake until the crust is golden and the cheese mixture is set, 25 to 30 minutes

BAKED ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Coat asparagus with 1 tablespoons melted butter, then salt lightly.
• Arrange in an oven-to-table shallow baking dish large enough to hold asparagus in a single layer.
• Evenly distribute goat cheese over asparagus, then sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoons melted butter over breadcrumbs. Bake asparagus until tender-crisp and breadcrumbs lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

ASPARAGUS, BACON AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLA

Steps:

• 1. Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 8 to10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and discard all the pan drippings.
• 2. Add 1 teaspoon butter and the shallots and cook until brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the asparagus to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the asparagus are bright green and tender; about 2 minutes. Set aside.
• 3. Spread a thin layer of cheese over a tortilla and scatter a quarter of the herbs on top. Place the tortilla cheese-side up in the skillet. Scatter a quarter of the bacon and asparagus on the lower half of the tortilla, then fold the tortilla over and press lightly. Cook until golden brown, turning once, about 3 minutes on each side. If the pan gets dry, add butter, as needed. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve.

GOAT CHEESE AND ASPARAGUS CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat and preheat the broiler.
• Drizzle the asparagus with some of the olive oil. Toss to coat and then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on the grill pan and cook until tender and grill marks form, 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the asparagus. Remove, let cool slightly and cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces, about the size of the bread.
• Brush the bread on both sides generously with oil and place on a baking sheet. Rub the garlic all over one side of each slice. Broil until golden and crispy, 2 minutes per side. Remove and let cool slightly.
• Slather some of the goat cheese on the garlicky side of each piece of bread, then top each with 2 to 3 pieces of the grilled asparagus and a few of the cherry tomatoes. Return to the oven just until the cheese is melted and warmed, about 2 minutes.

ASPARAGUS GALETTE WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Place flours and salt in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter; pulse until butter is the size of peas. While pulsing, add just enough ice water to form moist crumbs. Shape dough into a disk. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add leeks and 1 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until softened, 5-7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan to a large bowl., In the same skillet, heat oil and remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and remaining 1 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until reduced by half and crispy, about 20 minutes. Add to bowl with leeks., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, until the stalks turn bright green, 2-3 minutes. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry; add to bowl with leeks and mushrooms., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-in. circle. Transfer crust to a parchment-lined baking sheet., Crumble goat cheese over top of vegetable mixture. Spoon over crust to within 2 in. of edge. Fold crust edge over filling, pleating as you go and leaving a 6-in. opening in the center. Brush folded crust with beaten egg. Bake until crust is golden brown and cheese is melty, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED FRESH ASPARAGUS, BEETS, AND GOAT CHEESE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425º F. Wash asparagus and cut off the tougher bottom parts of the stems. (Don't snap the ends as you lose too much of the asparagus). If sizes vary dramatically, slice the largest asparagus stems lengthwise. The asparagus can be chopped uniformly into halves or thirds or left whole.
• Wash and peel beets and slice into small cubes. Place asparagus and beets in a large bowl. Add olive oil, seasoning, and thyme and toss until completely coated.Cover baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange asparagus and beets on the sheet so they are spread out and not overlapping. Use a spatula to gather any remaining oil and seasonings to drizzle over the arranged vegetables. Bake for 15-20 minutes until beets are tender then remove them from the oven. Pile the asparagus and beets into the middle of the baking pan. Add cheese, fruit, and almonds. Bake another 10 minutes.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BACON

Steps:

• Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Crumble bacon; set aside.
• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 500°F. Arrange asparagus on large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and turn asparagus to coat well. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast asparagus until crisp-tender when pierced with knife, about 7 minutes. Arrange asparagus in single layer on platter. Sprinkle with goat cheese, then bacon. Drizzle with lemon juice and remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle grated lemon peel over. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Cover with plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature.)

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.

BAKED ASPARAGUS AND CHEESE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat a 10-inch pie pan w/cooking spray.
• Sprinkle w/breadcrumbs, tapping out the excess.
• Snap tough ends off asparagus.
• Slice off the top 2 inches of the tips and reserve.
• Cut the stalks into 1/2 inch slices.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add onions, bell pepper, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir, cook until just softened.
• Add water and the asparagus stalks to the skillet.
• Cook, stirring until the asparagus is tender and the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes (the mixture should be very dry).
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange the vegetables in an even layer in the prepared pan.
• Whisk eggs and egg whites in a medium size bowl.
• Add ricotta, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; whisk to blend.
• Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables, gently shaking the pan to distribute.
• Scatter the reserved asparagus tips over the top; sprinkle with Gruyere.
• Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes (until knife comes out clean).
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

ASPARAGUS BUNDLES WITH PROSCIUTTO & GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Line a 15-inch X 10-inch baking pan with foil.
• Wrap asparagus spears in bundles of 3 or 4 spears with strips of prosciutto around the middle.
• Place bundles in a single layer on baking pan tucking under ends of prosciutto.
• Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper; top with roasted red peppers.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp tender.
• Sprinkle with cheese and continue baking for 5 minutes or until cheese is soft.

ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until beginning to smoke; add red pepper and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes, stirring only once after 1 minute. Add asparagus, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook until asparagus is browned and almost tender, about 2 minutes, stirring only once after 1 minute. Stir in shallot and cook until softened and asparagus is tender-crisp, about 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Transfer to large plate and cool 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk remaining 4 tablespoons oil, vinegar, garlic, 1/4-teaspoon salt, and 1/8-teaspoon pepper in medium bowl until combined. In large bowl, toss spinach with 2 tablespoons dressing and divide among salad plates. Toss asparagus mixture with remaining dressing and place a portion over spinach; divide goat cheese among salads and serve.

BACON & BEEF WRAPPED ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Tenderize steaks with a meat tenderizer. Rub steaks with your favorite steak seasoning (I like to use a greek seasoning blend). Lay out flat on cookie sheet and drizzle heavily with balsamic vinegar. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
• Trim asparagus to 4-5 inches in length. Divide steaks into 3 oz pieces, large enough to hold approx 3 asparagus spears each. Divide goat cheese into 1/2 ounce servings.
• Place 3-4 trimmed asparagus spears and 1/2 oz of goat cheese in center of each steak. Roll steak to seal in asparagus and cheese. Wrap each beef roll with 1-2 slices of uncooked beef bacon. Place toothpick through seam to help hold bacon on while cooking. Place wrap, seam side down, on broiler pan. Bake in oven on 350F for 30 - 35 minutes.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BACON

Steps:

• Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp.
• Transfer to paper towels and drain.
• Crumble and set aside.
• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 500 degrees.
• Arrange asparagus on large rimmed baking sheet.
• Drizzle with 2 T. oil and turn to coat well.
• Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
• Roast asparagus until crisp-tender when pierced with knife, about 7 minutes.
• Arrange asparagus in single layer on platter.
• Sprinkle with goat cheese, then bacon.
• Drizzle with lemon juice and remaining 2 t. oil.
• Sprinkle grated lemon peel over.
• If not serving right away, cover and serve at room temp later.