Mediterranean Vegetables with Goat Cheese Sauce
30 minutes or fewer If you prefer, use feta cheese instead of the goat cheese. This makes about 6 cups.
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30 minutes or fewer
If you prefer, use feta cheese instead of the goat cheese. This makes about 6 cups.
Ingredients
Mediterranean vegetables
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 small eggplant, about 3/4 lb., unpeeled and cubed
- 1 13.75-oz. can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and well rinsed
- 1 15-oz. can roasted red peppers, drained, well rinsed and chopped
- 1 15.5-oz. can small white beans, drained and well rinsed
- 1/2 tsp. herbes de Provence
Goat cheese sauce
- 4 oz. goat cheese
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
- 2 tsp. pesto
Preparation
To make Mediterranean Vegetables: Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic 30 seconds, and add bell pepper and eggplant. Sauté 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining ingredients, stirring well. Continue to cook and stir, adding a few tablespoons of water to prevent sticking, if needed.
To make Goat Cheese Sauce: Put all ingredients in blender or food processor; purée until smooth.
To serve, spoon equal portions of vegetables onto 6 plates, and top with Goat Cheese Sauce.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 300
- Carbohydrate Content 35 g
- Cholesterol Content 15 mg
- Fat Content 12 g
- Fiber Content 10 g
- Protein Content 15 g
- Saturated Fat Content 5 g
- Sodium Content 700 mg
- Sugar Content 8 g