Fresh Tomato and Goat Cheese Strata with Herb Oil
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 597
- Total Fat
- 61
- Saturated Fat
- 14
- Carbohydrates
- 6
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 11
- Cholesterol
- 31
- Sodium
- 210
- Total: 1 hr 30 min
- Prep: 45 min
- Cook: 45 min
Ingredients
8 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup cream
Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 fresh tomatoes, sliced 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick
1 cup chopped toasted walnuts, for garnish
Herb Oil:
3/4 cup fresh mint
3/4 cup fresh basil
1 cup olive oil
Directions
- For the Filling: Combine the goat cheese and cream in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, whip together the cheese and the cream. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- For the Herb Oil: Combine the herbs in a food processor and pulse to chop the herbs. With the machine running add the oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
- To serve: Using a serrated knife, cut the tomatoes. Top each tomato with a spoonful of the goat cheese mixture. Place a few tomatoes on a serving plate, drizzle with herb oil, and sprinkle with walnuts. Serve.