Market Recipe: Garlic & Thyme Whipped Goat Cheese Spread

Market Recipe: Honey Garlic String Beans

by Mueller Market Chef Julia Whitehorn

Featured Ingredients:

• Chèvre Goat Cheese (Pure Luck)
• Fresh figs (Lightsey Farms)
• Fresh thyme (Simple Promise Farms)
• Minced garlic (Bouldin Food Forest)

Other Ingredients:

• 1 tbs honey
• Juice of half lemon
• Olive oil 
• Salt and pepper

To serve:

• Crostini/baguette (Texas French Bread)
• GF option: Carrots (Emadi Acres)

Directions:

1. Let goat cheese soften at room temperature for about 15-20 mins
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté with about 2-3 tbs olive oil 
3. Let garlic cook until golden brown and fragrant, then turn heat to low and toss in fresh thyme for about 1 minute
4. Remove from heat and add to a bowl (or food processor) with the softened goat cheese 
5. Blend with remaining ingredients, adding in more fresh thyme leaves and a drizzle of olive oil for desired consistency 
6. Transfer whipped goat cheese mix to bowl and prep crudities of choice 
7. Smear crostini with goat cheese, add sliced fresh figs, garnish with thyme, and enjoy!!