Black sesame seeds immediately adds some much-needed drama for this Halloween-inspired meal. Coating crumblings of goat’s cheese, this will be scattered over a bed of quinoa loaded with crispy lentils, silky onion, artichoke & tangy sun-dried tomato with fresh greens. Dollop over the zesty yoghurt and get ready to be bewitched by this beautiful dish, Chef!
Black Sesame Goat’s Cheese & Artichokes
Black Sesame Goat’s Cheese & Artichokes
with quinoa & sun-dried tomatoes
Hands on Time: 20 - 40 minutes
Overall Time: 40 - 60 minutes
Ingredients:
- Artichoke Quarters
- Black Sesame Seeds
- Chevin Goats Cheese
- Green Leaves
- Lemon Juice
- Lentils
- Low Fat Plain Yoghurt
- Onion
- Onions
- Roast Veg Mix
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- White Quinoa
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Seasoning (salt & pepper)
- Water
- Butter (optional)
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
Veggie MEDLEY
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the veg mix on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
DOTS OF DELICIOUSNESS
Place the sesame seeds in a pan (with a lid) over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
OKE DOKE ARTICHOKE
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover. Add the artichokes and fry until warmed through, 3-4 minutes.
LEKKER Lentils
Return a pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, toast the Lentils until golden and crispy, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
LOADED QUINOA
While the Lentils are toasting, place the quinoa in a pot with 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain (if necessary). Set aside to steam, about 5 minutes. Add the lentils, the onions and artichokes, the sun-dried tomatoes, the green leaves, a drizzle of oil and seasoning.
SESAME-COATED CHEESE
In a small bowl, combine the yoghurt with the lemon juice (to taste), and season. Place the sesame seeds on a chopping board, and spread out in a single layer. Crumble the goat’s cheese on the sesame seeds and gently coat.
A GREAT PLATE OF FOOD
Make a bed of the quinoa salad, and top with the sesame goat's cheese. Dollop over the zesty yoghurt.
Veggie MEDLEY
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the veg mix on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
DOTS OF DELICIOUSNESS
Place the sesame seeds in a pan (with a lid) over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
OKE DOKE ARTICHOKE
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover. Add the artichokes and fry until warmed through, 3-4 minutes.
LEKKER Lentils
Return a pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, toast the Lentils until golden and crispy, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
LOADED QUINOA
While the Lentils are toasting, place the quinoa in a pot with 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain (if necessary). Set aside to steam, about 5 minutes. Add the lentils, the onions and artichokes, the sun-dried tomatoes, the green leaves, a drizzle of oil and seasoning.
SESAME-COATED CHEESE
In a small bowl, combine the yoghurt with the lemon juice (to taste), and season. Place the sesame seeds on a chopping board, and spread out in a single layer. Crumble the goat’s cheese on the sesame seeds and gently coat.
A GREAT PLATE OF FOOD
Make a bed of the quinoa salad, and top with the sesame goat's cheese. Dollop over the zesty yoghurt.
Veggie MEDLEY
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the veg mix on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
DOTS OF DELICIOUSNESS
Place the sesame seeds in a pan (with a lid) over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
OKE DOKE ARTICHOKE
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised,10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover. Add the artichokes and fry until warmed through, 3-4 minutes.
LEKKER Lentils
Return a pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, toast the Lentils until golden and crispy, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
LOADED QUINOA
While the Lentils are toasting, place the quinoa in a pot with 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain (if necessary). Set aside to steam, about 5 minutes. Add the lentils, the onions and artichokes, the sun-dried tomatoes, the green leaves, a drizzle of oil and seasoning.
SESAME-COATED CHEESE
In a small bowl, combine the yoghurt with the lemon juice (to taste), and season. Place the sesame seeds on a chopping board, and spread out in a single layer. Crumble the goat’s cheese on the sesame seeds and gently coat.
A GREAT PLATE OF FOOD
Make a bed of the quinoa salad, and top with the sesame goat's cheese. Dollop over the zesty yoghurt.
Veggie MEDLEY
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the veg mix on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
DOTS OF DELICIOUSNESS
Place the sesame seeds in a pan (with a lid) over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
OKE DOKE ARTICHOKE
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised,10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover. Add the artichokes and fry until warmed through, 3-4 minutes.
LEKKER Lentils
Return a pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, toast the Lentils until golden and crispy, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
LOADED QUINOA
While the Lentils are toasting, place the quinoa in a pot with 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain (if necessary). Set aside to steam, about 5 minutes. Add the lentils, the onions and artichokes, the sun-dried tomatoes, the green leaves, a drizzle of oil and seasoning.
SESAME-COATED CHEESE
In a small bowl, combine the yoghurt with the lemon juice (to taste), and season. Place the sesame seeds on a chopping board, and spread out in a single layer. Crumble the goat’s cheese on the sesame seeds and gently coat.
A GREAT PLATE OF FOOD
Make a bed of the quinoa salad, and top with the sesame goat's cheese. Dollop over the zesty yoghurt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Black Sesame Goat’s Cheese & Artichokes?
The preparation time for Black Sesame Goat’s Cheese & Artichokes with quinoa & sun-dried tomatoes is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Black Sesame Goat’s Cheese & Artichokes with quinoa & sun-dried tomatoes?
The total time required to make Black Sesame Goat’s Cheese & Artichokes with quinoa & sun-dried tomatoes is between 40 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Black Sesame Goat’s Cheese & Artichokes provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Black Sesame Goat’s Cheese & Artichokes?
Artichoke Quarters, Black Sesame Seeds, Chevin Goats Cheese, Green Leaves, Lemon Juice, Lentils, Low Fat Plain Yoghurt, Onion, Onions, Roast Veg Mix, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, White Quinoa
What is the nutritional information of Black Sesame Goat’s Cheese & Artichokes?
Calories: 724, Carbs: 121 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 32.2 grams, Sugar: 21.4 grams, Salt: 379 grams
How do I prepare Black Sesame Goat’s Cheese & Artichokes?
A GREAT PLATE OF FOOD: Make a bed of the quinoa salad, and top with the sesame goat's cheese. Dollop over the zesty yoghurt. VEGGIE MEDLEY: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the veg mix on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway). SESAME-COATED CHEESE: In a small bowl, combine the yoghurt with the lemon juice (to taste), and season. Place the sesame seeds on a chopping board, and spread out in a single layer. Crumble the goat’s cheese on the sesame seeds and gently coat. OKE DOKE ARTICHOKE: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover. Add the artichokes and fry until warmed through, 3-4 minutes. LEKKER LENTILS: Return a pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, toast the lentils until golden and crispy, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. DOTS OF DELICIOUSNESS: Place the sesame seeds in a pan (with a lid) over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. LOADED QUINOA: While the lentils are toasting, place the quinoa in a pot with 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain (if necessary). Set aside to steam, about 5 minutes. Add the lentils, the onions and artichokes, the sun-dried tomatoes, the green leaves, a drizzle of oil and seasoning.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Black Sesame Goat’s Cheese & Artichokes?
Artichoke Quarters, Black Sesame Seeds, Chevin Goats Cheese, Green Leaves, Lemon Juice, Lentils, Low Fat Plain Yoghurt, Onion, Onions, Roast Veg Mix, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, White Quinoa
How many calories does Black Sesame Goat’s Cheese & Artichokes have?
724 calories
How much fat content does Black Sesame Goat’s Cheese & Artichokes have?
grams