Fresh Tomato and Goat Cheese Strata with Herb Oil

1. 1

   Combine the goat cheese and cream in a medium bowl and beat together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Combine the herbs in a food processor and pulse a few times to chop them.

4. 4

   With the machine running, add the oil in a slow stream and process until very smooth with visible flecks of the herbs remaining.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper and combine, then transfer the oil to a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside.

6. 6

   Toast the walnuts in a small, dry skillet over medium heat until they begin to darken slightly and are fragrant.

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   (You can also toast them on a rimmed baking sheet in a 350F oven for about 10 minutes.)

8. 8

   Transfer the nuts to a cutting board to cool slightly, then chop them coarsely.

9. 9

   Place half the tomato slices on serving plates and top each with a spoonful of the goat cheese mixture.

10. 10

    Top each with a second tomato slice and another spoonful of the rest of the goat cheese filling.

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    Drizzle the strata with some of the herb oil, and sprinkle with the walnuts.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.