Smoky Tomato Basil Salsa over Goat Cheese

posted by RisaG 09-22-100 6:22 PM

* Exported from MasterCook *
Smoky Tomato Basil Salsa over Goat Cheese
Recipe By : Kitchen Gardener Magazine, August/September 2000
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Cheese
Chiles
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 chipotle chile peppers -- canned or dried*
1 tsp. lime rind -- grated
juice of 1 lime
2 tomatoes (ripe) -- chopped
1/4 cup red onion -- chopped
1 green pepper -- diced small
3 tbsp. fresh basil -- chopped
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
1 (6 oz.) cake goat cheese -- softened a bit


Put the chipotles in the bowl of a food processor. Add the lime rind, the juice, the tomatoes, red onion, green pepper and basil. Pulse the machine until everything is finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Add the olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

When ready to serve, place the goat cheese in the center of a shallow bowl and pour half the salsa over the cheese. Serve with a spoon and a knife. Replenish with more salsa if it's needed.

Nutritional information: 140 calories, 11g fat, 110mg sodium, 1g fiber in one serving

NOTES : * If dried, pour 1 cup of boiling water over them and let them soak for 25 minutes, or until they soften. Remove them from the water and chop them finely.

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