Description
Indulge your taste buds with this Olive Tapenade & Goat Cheese Sandwich, where crispy crusty bread meets rich olive tapenade and creamy goat cheese. This flavor-packed delight is perfect for picnics or a quick lunch at home. With its vibrant ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll create a gourmet experience that will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette (or ciabatta), sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
- 1 cup olive tapenade (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 oz creamy goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp high-quality olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- If making homemade tapenade, blend 1 cup of high-quality olives, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp capers, and 2 tbsp olive oil in a food processor until chunky.
- Spread a generous layer of olive tapenade on one slice of bread. Top with crumbled goat cheese and fresh herbs.
- Lightly drizzle olive oil over the sandwich before topping it with another slice of bread.
- Heat a pan or grill over medium heat and cook the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Slice in half and enjoy warm while savoring the delicious flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg