Pesto and Goat Cheese Swirls

Ingredients

• 1 sheet grain puff pastry
• 2 cups basil
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.25 cup pine nuts
• 0.5 cup parmigiano reggiano
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 oz soft goat cheese
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2In a food processor, combine basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and salt. Pulse until finely chopped.
3. 3While the processor is running, slowly add the olive oil until the pesto is smooth.
4. 4On a lightly floured surface, roll out the whole grain puff pastry into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
5. 5Spread the pesto evenly over the pastry, leaving a small margin at the edges.
6. 6Crumble the goat cheese and sprinkle it over the pesto.
7. 7Starting at one long side, roll the pastry tightly into a log.
8. 8Slice the log into 1-inch thick pieces and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
9. 9Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the swirls are golden and puffed.
10. 10Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
11. 11Season with black pepper to taste.
12. 12Serve warm or at room temperature.