Manouri Cheese with Pesto


Rating: 4.0 / 5.00 (2 Votes)


Total time: 45 min

Servings: 8.0 (servings)

Pesto:











For The Cheese:






Instructions:

Remove the rind from the sheep’s cheese and grate finely. Roughly chop the leaves and tender stems of the culinary herbs. Peel and coarsely dice garlic. Mash garlic, culinary herbs, feta cheese and olive oil until a thick sauce is formed. Season vigorously with salt and freshly ground pepper. Blend the pesto with a tiny bit more olive oil to make it smoother, if needed.

In a large non-stick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil until hot, then quickly toast 2 slices of cheese together on both sides until browned. Then toast the remaining slices. Cut the cheese slices in half and place on serving plates or possibly a platter, baste with pesto and bring to the table on the spot.

Manouri, a white, light-skinned, unsalted whey cheese, is available at the cheese counter in supermarkets.

Our tip: As an alternative to fresh herbs, you can use frozen ones – they also stand out for their fresh taste!

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