Herbed Goat Cheese And Roasted Vegetable Sandwiches Food

GRILLED VEGETABLE, HERB AND GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
• In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, tarragon, thyme, salt, and pepper. Place 2 tablespoons of the mixture in a medium bowl. Add the zucchini and eggplant and toss until coated. Place the vegetables on the grill pan or grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until tender. While the vegetables are cooking, spread the olive oil mixture on the baguette halves. Using a spatula spread the goat cheese over the olive oil mixture. Place the cooked vegetables on the bottom half of the baguette. Arrange the spinach on top of the vegetables. Place the top half of the baguette over the filling.
• To serve, cut the baguette into 4 sandwiches. Serve immediately or wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

HERBED GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• For the spread, place the cream cheese, goat cheese, garlic, thyme, parsley, 5 tablespoons milk, salt and pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until well mixed. Add an additional tablespoon of milk if the spread is very thick. To make the sandwiches, spread each slice of bread with the goat cheese spread. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and arrange on half of the bread slices. Top with the remaining bread. Press slightly, trim off the crusts and cut the sandwiches into halves, thirds or triangles. Make these sandwiches in the morning, then cover with damp paper towels and plastic wrap and refrigerate. Cut just before serving.

HERBED GOAT CHEESE AND ROASTED-VEGETABLE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 2 large baking sheets with nonstick spray. Arrange zucchini, bell pepper, and eggplant on prepared baking sheets. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast 15 minutes. Turn vegetables over. Roast until tender and brown in spots, about 10 minutes longer for zucchini and 25 minutes longer for bell pepper and eggplant.
• Whisk 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme, vinegar, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large bowl to blend. Add roasted vegetables and toss to coat.
• Mix cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme, and lemon peel in medium bowl. Place all bread slices on work surface. Spread each with cheese mixture. Top 4 bread slices with roasted vegetables, then spinach leaves. Cover with remaining bread slices, cheese side down. Cut each sandwich in half.

GRILLED TOMATO, BASIL, AND GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium heat).
• Cut baguette crosswise in half.
• Cut each half lengthwise in half to form 4 pieces total.
• Combine oil, garlic, and herbs in small bowl.
• Brush all cut sides of bread with half of oil mixture.
• Grill bread, cut sides down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
• Remove from grill.
• Quickly spread cut sides of toast with goat cheese.
• Top with tomatoes and olives, dividing equally.
• Drizzle remaining oil mixture on top.
• Return open-face sandwiches to grill.
• Cook until bottom sides are toasted, cheese melts, and tomatoes begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
• Cut each sandwich diagonally in half and serve.

HERBED GOAT CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, wine, and chicken broth in a saucepan; simmer over medium heat until reduced by about 1/2.
• Add the parsley, goat cheese, salt and pepper, and garlic.
• Continue simmering, stirring frequently, until sauce is creamy and thickened to your liking.