Zucchini & Goat Cheese Rounds with Almond Thyme Honey Drizzle
A delightful dish that balances savory and sweet flavors with grilled zucchini, creamy goat cheese, and an aromatic almond thyme honey drizzle.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
Zucchini Preparation
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1⁄4-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For brushing zucchini
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt To season zucchini
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper To season zucchini
Cheese and Drizzle
- 6 ounces soft, spreadable goat cheese
- 1/4 cup honey For the drizzle
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves For seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Optional for a kick
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Brush both sides of the zucchini slices with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
- Grill the zucchini for about 2 minutes on each side until tender and slightly charred.
Almond Thyme Honey Drizzle
- In a small saucepan, gently warm the honey over low heat.
- Stir in the toasted almonds and fresh thyme leaves.
- If using, add the crushed red pepper flakes, let it simmer for about a minute, then remove from heat.
Assembly
- Spread a generous layer of goat cheese on half of the grilled zucchini slices.
- Stack another zucchini slice on top, creating layers. Repeat until you have 2 or 3 layers.
- Drizzle the warm almond thyme honey over these stacks.
Serving
- Garnish with extra thyme leaves and toasted almonds. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Grilling the zucchini is important for flavor, but a regular pan will work fine. Let goat cheese sit at room temperature for enhanced creaminess. For variation, consider using different nuts or herbs.