Grilled Vegetable Nachos with Whipped Montreal GOLD Lemon Goat Cheese

Nachos don’t always need chips to steal the show. These Grilled Vegetable Nachos bring smoky, Cluck & Squeal SEASONED SALT charred veggies to the centre of the plate, then get topped with a creamy whipped goat cheese brightened with lemon and seasoned with Montreal GOLD. It’s fresh, bold, a little fancy, and still completely snackable.

1. Prep & Season

• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 20 minutes (plus vegetable grilling time)
• Equipment: Oven-safe serving platter or baking dish

2. Ingredients

The Vegetables

1. Your favorite vegetable medley, sliced for grilling (such as zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, asparagus, or red onion)
2. Extra virgin olive oil, for coating
3. Cluck & Squeal SEASONED SALT, to taste

The Whipped Goat Cheese Topping

1. 200g – 225g soft plain goat cheese (typically found in vacuum-sealed logs)
2. 1 to 1 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
3. 1 tbsp Cluck & Squeal Montreal GOLD Seasoning & BBQ Rub

The Garnish

1. Your choice of freshly chopped herbs: flat-leaf parsley, chives, or green onions

Recipe

Prep and Grill the Veggies:

1. 1. Toss your sliced vegetable medley in a light coat of extra virgin olive oil and season generously with Cluck and Squeal Himalayan SEASONED SALT.
   2. Grill the vegetables over direct heat until tender with nice char marks. Remove from the grill and roughly chop or slice into bite-sized pieces if needed.
   3. Whip the Goat Cheese: In a mixing bowl, combine the soft goat cheese, fresh lemon juice, and Cluck and Squeal Montreal GOLD seasoning. Blend thoroughly until smooth, creamy, and spreadable.
   4. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven or cooker temperature to 275°F–300°F (135°C–150°C).

Assemble "Nacho" Style:

1. 1. On a heatproof platter or oven-safe dish, arrange a layer of your grilled vegetables.
   2. Dollop pieces of the Whipped Lemon Montreal GOLD Goat Cheese throughout the layer.
   3. Continue layering the remaining vegetables and cheese, building it up just like a plate of nachos so every bite gets a bit of both.
   4. Warm Through: Place the dish into the preheated cooker for about 20 minutes, just until the goat cheese gets beautifully warm and starts to soften and melt.
   5. Garnish and Serve: Carefully remove the hot platter from the oven. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley, chives, or green onions. Serve immediately while warm!

👉 Can also be served as a cold salad! Chill and finish with a bit of olive oil!