Pink Pepper Goat Cheese Spread & Olives Recipe

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Ingredients

Pink Pepper Goat Cheese Spread:
Makes 1 cup
8 ounces goat cheese
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon pink pepper, some whole and some crushed
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Pink Pepper Marinated Olives:
Makes 1 cup
1 cup Lucques, Picholine, or other brine-cured green olives
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons pink pepper, some whole and some crushed
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Zest of 1 lemon

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Spread goat cheese in a small ramekin or gratin dish. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with pink pepper and thyme.

Bake until cheese is warmed through and soft, about 10 minutes.

Serve warm with slices of fresh or toasted baguette

For Olives:
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

Cover and marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour.

Can be made ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Per serving, based on 2 servings. (% daily value)
Calories 481 Fat 40 g (61.5%) Saturated 18.7 g (93.6%) Carbs 11.6 g (3.9%)
Fiber 3 g (11.9%) Sugars
7.2 g Protein 22 g (44.1%)
Cholesterol 52.2 mg (17.4%)
Sodium 1352.1 mg (56.3%)