Endive "Spoons" with Lemon-Herb Goat Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Endive "Spoons" with Lemon-Herb Goat Cheese
45 min.
60
26kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure that will impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds! Introducing our Endive "Spoons" with Lemon-Herb Goat Cheese, a vibrant and elegant appetizer that captures the essence of freshness and flavor. This vegetarian and gluten-free dish is perfect for any gathering, transforming everyday ingredients into a stunning showcase of colors and tastes.

Picture the crisp, refreshing texture of Belgian endive leaves, elegantly cradling a creamy, zesty goat cheese mixture infused with bright lemon and aromatic herbs. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of flavors, with the subtle earthiness of goat cheese enhanced by the sharpness of lemon juice and the fragrant notes of fresh cilantro and chives. The addition of juicy grape tomatoes provides a pop of color and taste, making this dish not only delicious but visually appealing as well.

Ready to serve in just 45 minutes, these endive spoons are ideal for antipasti spreads, upscale starters, or even a delightful snack. With only 26 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a nutritious treat to enjoy, this recipe is sure to impress. Get ready to delight in every bite, and watch as your guests rave about this exquisite, flavorful addition to your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  •  belgian endive 
  • sprigs cilantro leaves fresh (for garnish)
  • tablespoons chives fresh finely chopped
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh finely chopped
  • pound goat cheese fresh soft
  •  grape tomatoes halved very thin (for garnish)
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoons lemon zest generous grated
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • pastry bag

Directions

  1. Using on/off turns, blend goat cheese, olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and lemon peel in food processor just until smooth and creamy.
  2. Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Stir in chopped cilantro and chives. Season cheese mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until cold. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.) If desired, transfer cheese mixture to pastry bag fitted with small plain tip.
  3. Cut off and discard root ends of endive. Separate leaves.
  4. Cut cores, with some smaller leaves still attached, crosswise into thin strips. Toss sliced endive with remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice in large bowl to coat. Arrange sliced endive on large platter. Pipe or spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese mixture at wide end of each endive leaf.
  5. Place 1 very small sprig cilantro and tomato slice atop each. Arrange leaves in concentric circles atop sliced endive. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories26kcal
Protein22.69%
Fat71.17%
Carbs6.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.45
Glycemic Load
0.02
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.9656521729801%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.07mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:25.79kcal
1.29%
Fat:2.07g
3.19%
Saturated Fat:1.17g
7.31%
Carbohydrates:0.4g
0.13%
Net Carbohydrates:0.15g
0.05%
Sugar:0.13g
0.15%
Cholesterol:3.48mg
1.16%
Sodium:28.1mg
1.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.49g
2.98%
Copper:0.06mg
3.02%
Phosphorus:21.76mg
2.18%
Vitamin A:104.75IU
2.09%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.84%
Calcium:12.4mg
1.24%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.19%
Folate:4.08µg
1.02%
Fiber:0.25g
1.01%
Source:Epicurious