Boursin & Roasted Veggie Spread
Whipped boursin, roasted vegetables, finished with a crispy garlic crunch is an easy and elegant appetizer for any occasion. Serve with crusty bread, pita chips or crackers for the ultimate appetizer.
Servings: 6 people
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 small saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil tossed with the veggies
- 1 large eggplant roughly chopped
- 1 zucchini roughly chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Boursin Spread
- 1 250 gram boursin wheel original or chive flavour
- 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt
Garlic Chili Crunch
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 °F.
- Next, chop your vegetables into similar sizes pieces, leaving the cherry tomatoes whole.
- To a large baking tray lined with aluminum foil, add the veggies.
- Add the olive oil and all spices, and gently toss to combine.
- Roast for 45-50 minutes, or until the veggies are very soft and the tomatoes begin to burst.
- Allow the veggies to cool slightly while you prepare the whipped boursin spread and garlic chili crunch.
- To a small food processor, add the boursin and plain greek yogurt and pulse until smooth.
- To a large serving tray, gently spread over the whipped boursin.
- Evenly spoon the roasted veggies onto the whipped boursin.
- Next prepare the garlic chili crunch by adding the olive oil, sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to a small saucepan set to medium heat.
- Stir frequently until the garlic turns a light golden brown colour.This should take 2-3 minutes. Watch closely, as the garlic can burn easily.
- Spoon the garlic chili crunch over the whipped boursin and roasted veggies and finish with a pinch of flaky salt if desired.
- Serve with crackers, pita chips or warm bread.
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Nutrition
Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 356IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
