Crudités with Fresh Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 6

• 1 1/2 lb/750 g mixed fresh vegetables, such as mixed bell peppers, halved, and celery, carrots, or fennel

• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 6 small fresh cheeses (such as goats cheese or Tomini)

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C/gas 7. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.

2. Cut the vegetables into equal-sized sticks. Arrange them around the edges of individual serving plates.

3. Season with salt and drizzle with the oil. Place the cheeses on a baking sheet.

4. Bake for about 5 minutes, or until warm and slightly melted.

5. Arrange one form of cheese in the center of each plate with the crudités. Season with black pepper and serve immediately.