Roasted Cucumber Sandwiches

Roasted Cucumber Sandwiches
Roasted Cucumber Sandwiches
"This is a play on English cucumber finger sandwiches," says Kinch, who roasts the cucumbers to deepen their flavor. "It also works fantastically on the grill." Use any cucumber, such as Japanese, Persian, or English hothouse, available at supermarkets and farmers' markets.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
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  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped

Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. If using English cucumbers, split lengthwise and remove seeds (leave other varieties whole). Arrange cucumbers on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. (If using English cucumbers, arrange cut side down.) Brush with melted butter. Roast cucumbers until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer cucumbers to a paper towel-lined plate; chill until cold. Cut Japanese or Persian cucumbers lengthwise in half. Cut hothouse cucumber halves lengthwise in half. Slice crosswise into 1/4 inch-thick pieces. Whisk labneh and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in sliced cucumbers and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Season filling to taste with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired. Brush cut sides of focaccia or rolls with olive oil; place on a baking sheet and toast in a 400° oven until just crispy and lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Divide filling among focaccia bottoms, cover with tops, and cut each into 4 sandwiches (or divide filling among rolls). Ingredient InfoLabneh is available at specialty foods stores and Middle Eastern markets.Per serving: 374.7 calories, 205.2% calories from fat calories, 22.8 g fat, 3.5 g saturated fat, 10.8 mg cholesterol, 37.4 g carbohydrates, 1.9 g dietary fiber, 5.3 g total sugars, 35.5 g net carbohydrates, 6.8 g protein, 537.0 mg sodium Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. If using English cucumbers, split lengthwise and remove seeds (leave other varieties whole). Arrange cucumbers on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. (If using English cucumbers, arrange cut side down.) Brush with melted butter. Roast cucumbers until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer cucumbers to a paper towel-lined plate; chill until cold. Cut Japanese or Persian cucumbers lengthwise in half. Cut hothouse cucumber halves lengthwise in half. Slice crosswise into 1/4 inch-thick pieces. Whisk labneh and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in sliced cucumbers and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Season filling to taste with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired. Brush cut sides of focaccia or rolls with olive oil; place on a baking sheet and toast in a 400° oven until just crispy and lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Divide filling among focaccia bottoms, cover with tops, and cut each into 4 sandwiches (or divide filling among rolls). Ingredient InfoLabneh is available at specialty foods stores and Middle Eastern markets.Per serving: 374.7 calories, 205.2% calories from fat calories, 22.8 g fat, 3.5 g saturated fat, 10.8 mg cholesterol, 37.4 g carbohydrates, 1.9 g dietary fiber, 5.3 g total sugars, 35.5 g net carbohydrates, 6.8 g protein, 537.0 mg sodium Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit