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Avocado Goat Cheese Mousse

Name: Avocado Goat Cheese Mousse
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 c. cold water; 2 ea. 1/4-ounce envelopes unflavored gelatin; 2-1/4 c. cilantro, roughly chopped; 4 ea. stalks of green onions, roughly chopped; 6 oz. goat cheese; 1 ea. Avocado From Mexico, halved, pitted, & peeled; 1 ea. Serrano chile, seeded, deveined, & roughly chopped; 1 T. lime juice; 1 t. salt; 1/2 ea. baguette, thinly sliced; 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil; 1 t. rosemary, finely chopped; 1/2 t. dried thyme; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste

6 Servings

260 Cals

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Light and delicious, this mousse is a taste bud pleaser! Made with avocado, goat cheese, cilantro, green onions and Serrano chiles, its creamy flavor is a win for your toasted crostini and next party! Plus, the healthy avocado featured in this recipe is a good source of fiber (11% of the DV) and is a great way to add variety to your diet.

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1 c. cold water

2 ea. 1/4-ounce envelopes unflavored gelatin

2-1/4 c. cilantro, roughly chopped

4 ea. stalks of green onions, roughly chopped

6 oz. goat cheese

1 ea. Avocado From Mexico, halved, pitted, & peeled

1 ea. Serrano chile, seeded, deveined, & roughly chopped

1 T. lime juice

1 t. salt

Crostini:

1/2 ea. baguette, thinly sliced

1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil

1 t. rosemary, finely chopped

1/2 t. dried thyme

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

6 serving per container

Serving Size 1 serving

calories 260

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 23g 2%

Saturated Fat 8g 40%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 20mg 7%

Sodium 590mg 26%

Total Carbohydrates 6g 2%

Dietary Fiber 3g 9%

Total Sugars < 1g

Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%

Protein 10g

Calcium 95mg 8%

Iron 0.82mg 4%

Potassium 220mg 4%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contriburtes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Did you know?

THE AVOCADO IS A FRUIT, NOT A VEGETABLE?

Learn more about the amazing avocado, including its rich history, cultural impact and tasty ways to eat this delicious superfood in guacamole as well as other dishes!

Coat 6 one-half cup ramekin with cooking spray.

In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cups of water to a boil.

In a small bowl combine the powdered gelatin and remaining 1/4 cup of cold water. Pour the boiling water over the softened gelatin and whisk until the gelatin is fully dissolved.

In a blender, add the cilantro and greens onion; pulse until finely chopped. Add the goat cheese, avocado, Serrano chile, lime juice, and salt; blend until smooth. Add the gelatin and blend until well incorporated.

Pour the mixture into the prepared ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours or until firm.

To unmold, fill a container with hot water. Dip the ramekins in the water for 1 minute.

Run a knife around the edge of each mousse to loosen. Place a small serving dish over the ramekin and invert the dish and mold together. Lift the ramekin carefully to release the mousse.

Crostini: Preheat grill pan.

Brush the baguette slices with oil. Sprinkle the herbs and season with salt and pepper.

Grill bread for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly marked.

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Coat 6 one-half cup ramekin with cooking spray.

In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cups of water to a boil.

In a small bowl combine the powdered gelatin and remaining 1/4 cup of cold water. Pour the boiling water over the softened gelatin and whisk until the gelatin is fully dissolved.

Pour the mixture into the prepared ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours or until firm.

To unmold, fill a container with hot water. Dip the ramekins in the water for 1 minute.

Run a knife around the edge of each mousse to loosen. Place a small serving dish over the ramekin and invert the dish and mold together. Lift the ramekin carefully to release the mousse.

Crostini: Preheat grill pan.

Brush the baguette slices with oil. Sprinkle the herbs and season with salt and pepper.

Grill bread for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly marked.

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Ingredients

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1 c. cold water

2 ea. 1/4-ounce envelopes unflavored gelatin

2-1/4 c. cilantro, roughly chopped

4 ea. stalks of green onions, roughly chopped

6 oz. goat cheese

1 ea. Avocado From Mexico, halved, pitted, & peeled

1 ea. Serrano chile, seeded, deveined, & roughly chopped

1 T. lime juice

1 t. salt

Crostini:

1/2 ea. baguette, thinly sliced

1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil

1 t. rosemary, finely chopped

1/2 t. dried thyme

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

6 serving per container

Serving Size 1 serving

calories 260

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 23g 2%

Saturated Fat 8g 40%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 20mg 7%

Sodium 590mg 26%

Total Carbohydrates 6g 2%

Dietary Fiber 3g 9%

Total Sugars < 1g

Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%

Protein 10g

Calcium 95mg 8%

Iron 0.82mg 4%

Potassium 220mg 4%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contriburtes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Did you know?

THE AVOCADO IS A FRUIT, NOT A VEGETABLE?

Learn more about the amazing avocado, including its rich history, cultural impact and tasty ways to eat this delicious superfood in guacamole as well as other dishes!