Quince Queso Fresco with Fennel & Zucchini
Fiona Smith
Serves
8Preparation
5 minsCook
5 minsIngredients
1 small/medium fennel bulb | |
2 medium zucchini | |
3 tablespoons olive oil | |
1 tablespoon lemon juice | |
8 basil leaves, shredded | |
350g queso fresco or haloumi | |
60g quince paste, chopped | |
1 tablespoon sherry |
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Instructions
1. | Slice the fennel and zucchini as thinly as possible and mix with 2 tablespoons of the oil, lemon juice and basil and season with salt and pepper. Set aside. |
2. | Cut the cheese into 1cm slices and then cut those pieces in half. |
3. | Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat and cook the cheese for 3 minutes each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan. |
4. | Add the quince paste and sherry to the pan and stir to melt. |
5. | Once melted, add the cheese and toss to coat. |
6. | Serve hot with the fennel and zucchini. |
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