Crusted Goat Cheese With Spinach & Fresh Tomato Salsa - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup shallot, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
salt and pepper
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/3 cup slivered almonds
8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 cups fresh spinach
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Preparation

Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and chill.
Pulse panko and almonds together in a food processor until fine.
Slice cheese into eight 1/2\" thick slices. Dip each slice into egg, then coat in almond mixture.
Brown coated cheese in 1 tbsp oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drain medallions on paper towels; return pan to the burner.
Saute spinach with pepper flakes and salt until wilted, about 1 minute Serve crusted cheese over sauteed spinach and top with tomato salsa.