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Zucchini-Farro Cakes w/ Herbed Goat Chese w/ S-R Tomatoes

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Zucchini-Farro Cakes w/ Herbed Goat Cheese & Slow-Roasted Tomatoes

Cooking Light - April 2014
11 reviews rated this recipe 4 of 5 stars.
Serves 6
Hands-on: 45 Minutes - Total: 3 Hours, 10 Minutes

For a more time-friendly topper, use fresh grape tomatoes, halved and sprinkled with salt and pepper.

Ingredients:
Tomatoes:
1-1/2 pounds grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Cakes:
3-1/2 cups shredded zucchini (about 1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 'divided'
2 cups cooked farro
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Cheese:
2.5 ounces goat cheese (at room temperature)
1-1/2 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation:
1. To prepare tomatoes, preheat oven to 250°.

2. Combine tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat. Arrange tomatoes in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 250° for 3 hours or until very tender, stirring every hour.

3. To prepare cakes, combine zucchini and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a cheesecloth-lined bowl. Let stand 10 minutes. Gather edges of cheesecloth; squeeze zucchini in cloth until barely moist. Combine zucchini, 1/4 teaspoon salt, farro, and next 7 ingredients (through garlic) in a large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Shape mixture into 12 (3-inch) patties, about 3/4 inch thick.

4. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 patties; cook 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Repeat in two more batches with remaining oil and patties. Keep warm.

5. To prepare cheese, combine cheese and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until well combined.

6. Arrange 2 zucchini cakes on each of 6 plates. Top with 1 tablespoon cheese mixture and 1/4 cup tomatoes.

1/6 of recipe equals: Calories 289; Fat 15.3 g (Satfat 3.9 g, Monofat 8.2 g, Polyfat 1.8 g); Protein 12 g; Carbohydrate 33 g; Fiber 5 g; Cholesterol 99 mg; Sodium 270 mg