open-face avocado & goat cheese sandwiches
(1 rating)
No Image
Via Saveur with small changes.
(1 rating)
yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Broil
Ingredients For open-face avocado & goat cheese sandwiches
-
1/4 cloveextra virgin olive oil
-
4-5 ozsoft goat cheese (chevre, for example)
-
4ripe avocados
-
6 smbaguettes (or similar bread)
-
6-8tomato slices
-
cucumber slices
-
fresh basil, cilantro or flat leaf italian parsley (optional but tasty!)
-
1 tspgreen peppercorns in brine, crushed *or* capers (my addition but optional)
-
coarse salt
- DRESSING:
-
3 Tbspfresh lemon juice
-
cracked black pepper
-
salt, to taste
How To Make open-face avocado & goat cheese sandwiches
-
1DRESSING: Put *1 tablespoon* of the lemon juice, little bit of cracked black pepper, and salt to taste into a non-reactive bowl; stir well. While whisking constantly, drizzle in olive oil to form a dressing; set aside.
-
2TOPPING: Put goat cheese, remaining 2 tbsp. of lemon juice, finely ground black pepper and the flesh from the avocados into a bowl. Lightly mash with a fork; season with salt to taste.
-
3Drizzle some olive oil on the baguettes then transfer baguettes to baking sheet and broil until just warmed through, 1–2 minutes.
-
4Divide avocado mixture between the broiled baguette halves and spread to cover each. Top the baguette halves with tomato and cucumber slices, in any arrangement you wish. Drizzle some of the cracked pepper dressing onto each. Garnish with fresh herb of choice, a light sprinkle of coarse salt and if desired add a little bit of the green peppercorns in brine *or* capers.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
Categories & Tags for Open-Face Avocado & Goat Cheese Sandwiches:
ADVERTISEMENT