One of my goals is to share more minimal, 1 to 2 person recipes. These are the recipes that I throw together on a whim and usually don't post because they feel too simple. And yet, I think this is what people need more of in their kitchen. Recipes that are ready in 20, full of flavor, and still feature beautiful produce.
Cheese toast is usually an easy go-to when I'm in this mentality. Fry or poach an egg, combine with a bit of produce, and you have a meal. The extra special part of this is the garlicky goat cheese. I love roasted garlic but don't always have time to make it. Toasting the garlic in a small bit of oil helps get a flavor similar to the roasted garlic in a fraction of the time.
Swap out the greens: use another tender green, like baby spinach. You could also wilt a heartier green, like kale or chard.
Not a goat cheese fan: use cream cheese in place of the goat cheese. Not quite the same flavor but garlic and cream cheese work really well together on this cheese toast.
Salad: Turn this combination into a lovely salad. Toast the garlic and make a dressing to use with the arugula, homemade croutons, and goat cheese. This is perfect if you have any roasted vegetables hanging around.
Arugula is my favorite green to use raw. Each type of arugula has a different personality which lends itself well to many different recipes. The peppery bite from arugula is wonderful in salads and can be a great compliment to other seasonal produce. I recommend trying the arugula before buying- some varieties are more peppery than others (which means some taste downright spicy!)
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This recipe looks amazing! Please keep posting simple and delicious things like this that feed 2 people. It’s so much better than recipes with a dozen ingredients and complicated prep because I can make this all the time. I would easily buy a book of recipes like this one. It is almost assembleable by things we tend to have in the fridge, it would be very quick and easy, but still filling! We’re going to try this as a weekday dinner and I know it will be great.
This looks AMAZING!!
Love your recipes! Simple and delicious. I really appreciate how you include the "Variations" and "Explore" sections in your blogs. Definitely going to try this one.
Greetings from Israel
Love the idea of garlicky goat cheese! Thanks for the inspiration.
Definitely agree with more straightforward, no-fuss recipes for 1-2 people. I'm always looking for ideas for simple, quick meals that are still balanced in nutrients and with lots of vegetables. Look forward to more of your recipes like these 🙂