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Endives with Goat Cheese, Mandarin Oranges, and Almonds Recipe

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  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 appetizer servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A light and refreshing appetizer featuring crisp Belgian endive leaves topped with creamy goat cheese, sweet mandarin oranges, crunchy sliced almonds, and fresh chives. This elegant dish combines bright citrus flavors with rich, silky goat cheese and a hint of sea salt and pepper, perfect as a healthy starter or party snack.

Ingredients

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Produce

  • 2 Belgian endives
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives

Canned Goods

  • 1 can mandarin oranges (reserve liquid)

Dairy

  • 1 (5.3 oz) package Chavrie goat’s cheese

Pantry

  • 1 small package sliced almonds
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the endives: Rinse the Belgian endives thoroughly and cut off the ends. Peel away the outer layers and trim the base of each leaf to separate the inner leaves nicely for use as individual boats.
  2. Spread the goat cheese: Using a butter knife or spoon, spread a generous amount of the silky, spreadable Chavrie goat cheese onto each endive leaf, ensuring an even layer for flavor and texture.
  3. Prepare the mandarin oranges: Strain the mandarin oranges from the can, reserving the juice. Tear each orange wedge into 2-3 smaller pieces to create manageable bites.
  4. Assemble the appetizers: Place a few pieces of mandarin orange on top of the goat cheese spread on each endive leaf. Drizzle a small amount of the reserved mandarin orange juice over the fruit and cheese to enhance the citrus flavor.
  5. Add almonds and chives: Sprinkle a few sliced almonds atop each leaf for a satisfying crunch and garnish with a pinch of chopped fresh chives for a burst of color and mild onion flavor.
  6. Season and serve: Lightly season each leaf with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Arrange the assembled endive boats on a serving platter and serve immediately as a fresh and healthy starter or party appetizer.

Notes

  • For best spreading texture, use a soft, silky goat cheese like Chavrie.
  • Belgian endives can be found near the lettuce section in most grocery stores.
  • You can substitute toasted slivered almonds if sliced almonds are unavailable.
  • This appetizer is best served fresh to maintain the crispness of the endive leaves.
  • Feel free to adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: endives, goat cheese, mandarin oranges, almonds, appetizer, fresh, low fat, healthy snack, party appetizer

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