A beautiful and flavorful stack of roasted vegetables, creamy goat cheese, spicy hot honey, and crunchy walnuts.
Author:Chef Emily
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:41x
Method:Appetizer
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
For the Roasted Vegetables:
1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
2 large zucchini, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
2 large red bell peppers, seeded and quartered
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Goat Cheese Spread:
4 oz goat cheese, softened
2 tbsp cream cheese
1 tbsp honey
For the Hot Honey:
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp red pepper flakes
For the Crunchy Walnuts:
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 tbsp butter
Salt to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss eggplant, zucchini, and bell pepper slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
In a small bowl, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, and honey until smooth. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, warm honey and red pepper flakes over low heat for 2-3 minutes. Let cool and steep.
In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add walnuts and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Season with salt. Set aside.
To assemble stacks: Place one slice of roasted eggplant on a plate. Spread with goat cheese mixture. Top with a slice of zucchini and then a piece of roasted bell pepper. Repeat layers, ending with a bell pepper.
Drizzle stacks with hot honey and sprinkle with crunchy walnuts. Serve immediately.