Apricots with Basil-Goat Cheese and Almonds

Name: Apricots with Basil-Goat Cheese and Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 40 almonds, preferably Marcona or Marchini; 40 dried apricots, preferably Blenheim; 2 Tbsps finely chopped fresh basil; 113 grams fresh goat cheese such as Laura Chenel, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons honey; 2 teaspoons About milk

Apricots with Basil-Goat Cheese and Almonds might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 15. One portion of this dish contains roughly 3g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 90 calories. A mixture of honey, apricots, goat cheese such as laura chenel, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 15 minutes.

Instructions

Mix together cheese, 2 tsp. milk, and basil with a wooden spoon until spreadable. Thin with more milk if necessary.

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Cheese

Basil

Milk

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Wooden Spoon

Spread a heaping 1/4 tsp. cheese on each apricot and top each with an almond.

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Apricot

Almonds

Cheese

Spread

Drizzle with honey.

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Honey

*Find dried Blenheims and Spanish Marcona almonds (or California-grown Marchini, which are similar) at well-stocked grocery stores, or order Blenheims from B&R Farms (brfarms.com) and Marchini from J. Marchini Farms (marchinialmond.com).

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Marcona Almonds

Make ahead: 1 day ahead. Bring to room temperature, and drizzle with honey before serving.

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Honey