Crusted Goat Cheese With Spinach & Fresh Tomato Salsa

Submitted by Valerie in Florida

"This is so delicious. I usually serve this as a side dish to a simple fish dish. Enjoy ! From Cusine at Home, my new favorite magazine"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 8 medallions

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups tomatoes, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup shallot, minced
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
• salt and pepper
• 1⁄3 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1⁄3 cup slivered almonds
• 8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 cups fresh spinach
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and chill.
2. Pulse panko and almonds together in a food processor until fine.
3. Slice cheese into eight 1/2" thick slices. Dip each slice into egg, then coat in almond mixture.
4. Brown coated cheese in 1 tbsp oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drain medallions on paper towels; return pan to the burner.
5. Saute spinach with pepper flakes and salt until wilted, about 1 minute Serve crusted cheese over sauteed spinach and top with tomato salsa.

Reviews

[Polly W]

I was going to post this myself as I subscribe to Cusine at home also and have been making this for a long time. It is SO good and I often make a meal just out of this !! Thanks for posted it ! Pollyw