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Cherry Tomato and Goat Cheese Crumble

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This cherry tomato and goat cheese crumble is bursting with juicy and cheesy flavors with a subtle crunch touch to it.
  • Author: Delphine Fortin
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Mains
  • Diet: Vegetarian

This cherry tomato and goat cheese crumble is bursting with juicy and cheesy flavors with a subtle crunch touch to it. Served with a side of lettuce, it makes an easy light dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1.1 lbs (500g) cherry tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 medium-large shallots, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 5.3 ounces (150g) fresh goat cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons pine nuts, toasted*
  • 3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (50g) parmesan cheese, grated 
  • 1/3 cup (80g) unsalted butter, diced
  • 1 pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease the bottom and sides of a 9×13 (23×33 cm) rectangle baking dish or a 9-inch (23 cm) skillet with butter or oil.**
  2. In a large skillet (it can be the same one as the one you just greased), heat olive oil on medium heat. Once hot, add the shallots and cook, stirring from time to time, until soft and tender. Add garlic and sauté for one minute. Pour the balsamic vinegar and stir until well coated and slightly caramelized.
  3. Add the cherry tomatoes, fresh thyme, salt and pepper, and cook for a few minutes, stirring from time to time to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the skillet.
  4. If needed transfer the mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle the fresh goat cheese all over the skillet and add the previously toasted pine nuts*. Set aside.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt and grated parmesan cheese. Add diced butter and rub the dough with your finger tips until crumbly.
  6. Spread the crumble mixture over the cherry tomato filling, and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until slightly golden. Eat warm or lukewarm, with a side of lettuce.

Notes

* To toast pine nuts, heat a skillet on medium-high heat without any fat. Once hot, add the pine nuts and shake the pan constantly, until golden on all sides. It usually takes seconds, so never loose sight of your pine nuts to prevent from burning.

** You can also use 8 individual baking dishes or ramequins for individual portions.

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