Grilled Tomato, Basil, and Goat Cheese Sandwiches

Grilled Tomato, Basil, and Goat Cheese Sandwiches
Grilled Tomato, Basil, and Goat Cheese Sandwiches
Play off the Provençal flavors by passing an arugula salad tossed with red wine vinaigrette. Sliced peaches topped with honey and sour cream would make a great finale.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
American Sandwich Cheese Tomato Vegetarian Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • Carbohydrate 69 g(23%)
  • Cholesterol 16 mg(5%)
  • Fat 52 g(81%)
  • Fiber 6 g(23%)
  • Protein 20 g(41%)
  • Saturated Fat 11 g(57%)
  • Sodium 1286 mg(54%)
  • Calories 815

Preparation 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.

Preparation 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.