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Harissa Goat Cheese Quinoa Bake
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Harissa Goat Cheese Quinoa Bake

Spicy, melted goat cheese, sweet bursting grape tomatoes,roasted garlic, spices and olive oil tossed with quinoa. Throw in some fresh greens and we have ourselves dinner.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword goat cheese, harissa, quinoa, tomatoes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 medium baking dish

Ingredients

  • 4oz log goat cheese plain
  • ½ - 1 tsp harissa paste
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 4 cups cooked quinoa warmed
  • 1 cup baby spinach roughly chopped
  • fresh pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 420°.
  • In a medium baking dish, arrange the tomatoes and garlic around the goat cheese log in the center.
  • Brush the harissa paste on top of the goat cheese log.
  • Drizzle the olive oil on top to coat, and finish with the dried herbs and a healthy pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Once the oven is done preheating, place the baking dish inside and cook for 25-30 minutes or until the goat cheese has browned and tomatoes have burst open.
  • When finished, remove from oven and let sit for 1 minute.
  • Add the balsamic vinegar and mix everything in the baking dish together.
  • Add the spinach and warmed quinoa, toss to coat, or until the spinach has started to wilt.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place into bowls and garnish with fresh basil, if using.
  • Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Storage: This recipe will stay good in a container inside the fridge for about 4 days.
Serving: I recommend reheating in the microwave before eating leftovers. In my opinion, this dish tastes much better when served hot.