Fresh Meadow Garden Vegetables

A vibrant, open-faced sandwich featuring crisp garden vegetables, creamy herbed cheese, and rustic bread, evoking the freshness of a spring meadow. Perfect for light dinners or garden lunches.

I love making these tartines on warm afternoons when I want something quick yet satisfying that still feels fresh and healthy.

Ingredients

• Bread: 4 slices rustic country bread or sourdough
• Herbed Cheese Spread: 120 g goat cheese or ricotta, 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped, 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped, 1 tsp lemon zest, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Garden Vegetables: 1 small zucchini thinly sliced, 1 small carrot ribboned or julienned, 6-8 radishes thinly sliced, 1 cup baby peas fresh or thawed if frozen, 1 cup mixed salad greens arugula baby spinach or watercress, 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, juice of 1/2 lemon
• Garnish: 2 tbsp fresh herbs dill mint or basil roughly torn, edible flowers optional

Instructions

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Step 1:

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Place bread slices on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool slightly.

Step 2:

Meanwhile in a small bowl combine goat cheese Greek yogurt chives parsley lemon zest salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 3:

In a separate bowl toss zucchini carrot radishes and peas with olive oil lemon juice salt and pepper.

Step 4:

Spread a generous layer of the herbed cheese mixture onto each toasted bread slice.

Step 5:

Top each tartine with a mound of dressed vegetables and a handful of mixed greens.

Step 6:

Garnish with fresh herbs and edible flowers if using. Serve immediately.

Quickly slice, dice, grate, and spiralize vegetables for salads, stir fries, and faster everyday meal prep.

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Quickly slice, dice, grate, and spiralize vegetables for salads, stir fries, and faster everyday meal prep.

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This recipe always brings smiles at family lunches, sharing vibrant flavors and fresh textures that everyone enjoys.

Required Tools

Baking sheet Mixing bowls Vegetable peeler or mandoline Spatula or butter knife

Allergen Information

Contains milk goat cheese yogurt Gluten bread For gluten-free use gluten-free bread For dairy-free use plant-based cheese yogurt alternatives Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens

Nutritional Information

Calories 210 Total Fat 8 g Carbohydrates 27 g Protein 9 g per tartine

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Enjoy your fresh garden tartines with a drizzle of extra olive oil for an added flavor boost.

Questions & Answers

→ What type of bread works best for these tartines?

Rustic country bread or sourdough provide the ideal sturdy base that crisps well when toasted.

→ Can I use other cheeses in the herbed spread?

Yes, ricotta, cream cheese, or plant-based alternatives can substitute goat cheese for similar creaminess.

→ How should the vegetables be prepared?

Vegetables are thinly sliced or ribboned and dressed lightly with olive oil and lemon juice for freshness and balance.

→ Are edible flowers necessary?

Edible flowers are optional but add a decorative and aromatic touch to the tartines.

→ Can this dish be made gluten-free or dairy-free?

Use gluten-free bread and plant-based cheese or yogurt substitutes to accommodate dietary needs.

→ What drinks pair well with these tartines?

Light herbal teas or crisp white wines like Sauvignon Blanc complement the fresh flavors beautifully.