Endive Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Walnuts |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This elegant first course showcases a marvelous partnership between slightly bitter endive, creamy goat cheese, and sweet orange juice. From pretty presentation to fantastic flavor, you can't go wrong with this simple appetizer. Ingredients:
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts |
2 tablespoons honey, divided |
cooking spray |
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar |
3 tablespoons orange juice |
16 belgian endive leaves (about 2 heads) |
1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese |
16 small orange sections (about 2 navel oranges) |
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives |
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Combine walnuts and 1 tablespoon honey; spread on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes.
3. Combine 1 tablespoon honey, vinegar, and orange juice in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, and cook until reduced to 3 tablespoons (about 5 minutes).
4. Fill each endive leaf with 1 orange section. Top each section with 1 teaspoon cheese and 1 teaspoon walnuts; arrange on a plate. Drizzle the vinegar mixture evenly over leaves, and sprinkle evenly with chives and pepper.
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