Marinated Goat Cheese with Roasted Grapes and Walnuts

By Heartbeet Kitchen
Total Time
1 Hr, 10 Mins
Serves
8
Serving Size
1 slice goat cheese and 2 tablespoons toppings
Course
Appetizers

DESCRIPTION

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
1 Hr
Total Time
1 Hr, 10 Mins
Calories
261 cal
Total Fat
24 g
Saturated Fat
6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5 g
Monounsaturated Fat
12 g
Cholesterol
13 mg
Sodium
276 mg
Carbohydrates
8 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Total Sugars
6 g
Added Sugars
0 g
Protein
6 g
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
50 mg
Iron
1 mg
Potassium
108 mg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups red grapes
  • 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided
  • 1 log (8 ounces) fresh goat cheese, cold

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Toast walnuts on baking sheet 8 minutes; transfer walnuts to plate.
  4. On same baking sheet, toss grapes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  5. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until skins are bursting and wrinkled. Remove from oven and cool for at least 10 minutes.
  6. Slice goat cheese into 1/4-inch-thick round; place on serving dish.
  7. Pour remaining olive oil on top; let sit while grapes roast.
  8. Place grapes and thyme sprigs, chopped walnuts and remaining salt over cheese.
  9. Serve with toasted French bread, if you prefer.