{"id":19260,"date":"2014-08-01T07:25:51","date_gmt":"2014-08-01T11:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/?p=19260"},"modified":"2014-10-03T06:50:39","modified_gmt":"2014-10-03T10:50:39","slug":"recipe-havarti-pesto-panko-avocado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/recipe-havarti-pesto-panko-avocado\/","title":{"rendered":"Panko Avocado + Havarti Pesto Recipe Paired with Rose Wine"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Capture<\/a>A Taste of Summer <\/strong><\/p>\n

I think the last of the cold weather is finally behind us, and now we can breathe a collective sigh of relief and finally enjoy the beginning of summer.<\/p>\n

For me, the best part about summer is the refreshing culinary delights. There\u2019s so many different recipes available online and I\u2019m always anxious to try something new.<\/p>\n

So when I found the following recipe for Panko Avocado with Canadian Havarti Pesto<\/strong><\/a> I was excited for two reasons: one, because I love avocado; two, because I\u2019ve never tried it broiled in the oven.<\/p>\n

I also thought the Havarti pesto sounded like an interesting and yummy combination. Pesto is delicious on its own, but paired with creamy Canadian Havarti it\u2019s absolutely delectable. Sounds like a match made in heaven to me.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re eating these as an appetizer, you\u2019ll want to serve them with a light wine, like a fruity ros\u00e9. Featherstone Ros\u00e9<\/strong> <\/a>is aromatic and rich, with notes of light spring flowers and a touch of refreshing citrus.<\/p>\n

You could also try it with a light white like White Palette<\/strong><\/a> from the Niagara Peninsula. It\u2019s an affordable and fresh floral wine that pairs well with light to medium flavours.<\/p>\n

Now enough writing for today, I think it\u2019s time I go outside and enjoy the wonderful weather!<\/p>\n

Panko Avocado with Havarti Pesto Recipe<\/strong><\/a>\"Featherstone<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 cup (250 ml) Canadian Havarti, diced
\n1\u20443 cup (75 ml) hot milk
\n1 tbsp (15 ml) homemade or store-bought pesto
\n1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
\n1 tsp (5 ml) lemon zest
\n3 tbsp (45 ml) flour
\nSalt and freshly ground pepper
\n1 egg
\n2\u20443 cup (150 ml) panko breadcrumbs
\n2 avocados, peeled, pitted and each cut into 8 slices
\n2 to 3 tbsp (30 to 45 ml) melted butter<\/p>\n

Preparation<\/strong>:\"White<\/a><\/p>\n

Preheat oven to broil.<\/p>\n

With a blender or food processor, pur\u00e9e Havarti with hot milk.<\/p>\n

Add pesto and lemon juice and zest. Pour into a bowl and reserve.<\/p>\n

Place flour in a dish and season generously with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n

In a second dish, beat egg with a bit of water. Place panko in a third dish.<\/p>\n

Coat avocado slices with flour, dip in egg and then thoroughly coat with panko. Place avocado slices on a baking sheet lightly greased with melted butter. Brush them delicately with remaining melted butter.<\/p>\n

Broil in the oven for 3 minutes. Turn slices over and broil for another 2 minutes. Watch closely so they don\u2019t get overcooked.<\/p>\n

Heat Havarti pesto about 30 seconds in the microwave and serve with crunchy avocado slices.<\/p>\n

Tip: Microwave oven power levels vary: heat the Havarti pesto a few seconds at a time to avoid cooking it. If cooked, it will curdle and lose its creaminess.<\/p>\n

Note: For a homemade pesto recipe, go to allyouneedischeese.ca\/Pesto Cheese alternatives: Canadian Brick cheese, Mild Cheddar, Monterey Jack.<\/p>\n

Recipe developed by: Allyouneedischeese.ca<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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