Fig and walnut tapenade with goat cheese

Fig and Walnut Tapenade with Goat Cheese recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.Introducing a delightful recipe for Fig and Walnut Tapenade with Goat Cheese. This exquisite appetizer combines the richness of figs and the crunchiness of walnuts, perfectly balanced with the creamy tang of goat cheese. The tapenade is a versatile spread that can be enjoyed on toasted baguette slices or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish. With its unique combination of flavors and textures, this recipe is sure to impress your guests at any gathering.
Keywords: Fig, Walnut, Tapenade, Goat Cheese, Appetizer.
Fig and walnut tapenade with goat cheese details
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- Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped stemmed dried Calimyma figs
- 3 Tablespoons water
- 2 Tablespoons chopped pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 Tablespoon drained capers, chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- One 5.5-ounce log of soft fresh goat cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 1/8 cup halved walnuts
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Assorted breads and/or crackers
Combine chopped figs and water in heavy small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until liquid evaporates and figs are soft, about 7 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl. Mix in olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, capers, and chopped thyme. Season tapenade to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead.) Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Prior to serving, stir chopped walnuts into the tapenade. Arrange tapenade around goat cheese log in the center of a small serving dish. Garnish with walnut halves and thyme sprigs if desired. Serve with breads and/or crackers.
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