New Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Tapenade Recipe

Name: New Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Tapenade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 small red potatoes, about the size of golf balls (about 1/3 pound); 2 ounces fresh goat cheese; 1 tablespoon fine dry bread crumbs; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 1/2 pound pitted nicoise or kalamata olives (about 1 cup); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 anchovy fillets; 2 teaspoons capers, rinsed; 1 large clove garlic, crushed; Pinch of freshly ground black pepper; Sprigs fresh thyme for garnish

Servings: persons

8 small red potatoes, about the size of golf balls (about 1/3 pound)
2 ounces fresh goat cheese
1 tablespoon fine dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 pound pitted nicoise or kalamata olives (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 anchovy fillets
2 teaspoons capers, rinsed
1 large clove garlic, crushed
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Sprigs fresh thyme for garnish

1
Put the potatoes in a small saucepan with salted water to cover by 1 inch.
2
Bring to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced, about 15 minutes.
3
Drain and let cool.
4
Slice the potatoes about 1/4 inch thick, discarding the rounded ends.
5
You should get 3 or 4 slices from each potato.
6
In a small bowl, combine the cheese, bread crumbs, olive oil, and thyme.
7
For the tapenade: Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
8
Preheat a broiler.
9
Spread each potato slice with some of the cheese mixture, dividing it evenly, then put the slices on a tray and broil until the cheese melts and colors slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
10
Top each slice with about 1/4 teaspoon tapenade and garnish with the tip of a thyme sprig.
11
Serve immediately.
12
Enjoy with Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc or another refreshing white wine or rose.

275

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 small red potatoes, about the size of golf balls (about 1/3 pound), 2 ounces fresh goat cheese, 1 tablespoon fine dry bread crumbs, 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, New Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Tapenade falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

New Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Tapenade

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