Goat Cheese with Bell Pepper Dressing

Directions

* To toast pine nuts, preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the nuts in a shallow pan and roast, stirring often for 2 minutes. Do not overcook, for pine nuts burn easily. In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add diced bell peppers and sauté 5 minutes or until tender; reduce heat to medium-low. Add garlic, rosemary, coriander, fennel, pepper, thyme, bay leaf, and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Simmer mixture 5 minutes, to blend flavors. Remove from heat. Season to taste with coarse salt. Cool to room temperature. Arrange goat cheese on platter; spoon dressing over top. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve with baguette slices.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil , divided
• 1/4 cup diced orange bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper
• 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Coarse salt to taste
• 8 ounces chilled goat cheese (such as Montrachet), cut into 8 slices
• 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts*
• Baguette slices, toasted

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