Description

Indulge in the delightful Olive Tapenade & Goat Cheese Sandwich, featuring a crispy baguette filled with creamy goat cheese and zesty olive tapenade. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy days or as an impressive appetizer at gatherings. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors that evokes memories of sun-soaked picnics and joyful moments with friends.

Ingredients

Scale

1 fresh baguette (12 inches)
4 oz goat cheese, softened
1/2 cup olive tapenade
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the baguette into 1-inch thick pieces.
In a bowl, soften goat cheese with a fork; mix in cracked black pepper.
Spread goat cheese on half of the baguette slices and olive tapenade on the other half.
Drizzle olive oil over each slice and toast in the oven for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
Once toasted, layer fresh spinach on the goat cheese side and close the sandwich.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 360
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Use a mix of green and black olives for a richer tapenade flavor. For a gluten-free version, substitute regular bread with gluten-free alternatives. Add arugula or roasted red peppers for additional flavor twists.