In the Kitchen

Carrot & Goat Cheese Spread with Green Olives

Level of Difficulty

easy

Yield

4 cups, serves 8

Spreadable vegetarian carrot & goat cheese sandwich to serve on toast points, pita chips or crackers.  Ideal for an alfresco cocktail party or to take with you on a picnic to safeguard against crushed picnic sandwiches!

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup green olives, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 8 ounces soft mild goat cheese at room temperature

Tools & Materials

1-quart glass mixing bowl (for molding)

Directions

• Combine all of the ingredients except goat cheese in a bowl and toss until thoroughly mixed.  Fold in goat cheese until the mixture is evenly distributed in the cheese.

• Spray the glass mixing bowl  with cooking spray and line with plastic wrap. Fill mold, cover and refrigerated for 8 hours or until use.

  Unmold and serve with toast points.

This recipe was featured on the Today Show.  Watch the video here –>

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