Tomato, Onion And Goat Cheese Sandwiches
This recipe creates a delicious and hearty sandwich filled with savory oven-roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions, and creamy goat cheese. The tomatoes are slow-roasted until moist and flavorful, while the onions become golden and rich in a delightful blend of thyme and vinegar. Paired with toasted whole-grain bread, this sandwich is a satisfying and wholesome meal option that is sure to please your taste buds. Enjoy the combination of flavors and textures in each bite!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 large, firm ripe plum tomatoes, about 1 lb. total, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb. yellow onions, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into thin half circles (about 5 cups)
- 2 Tbs. water, or as needed
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 tsp. red wine vinegar
- 4 thick slices multigrain yeast bread (see related recipe at left) or other whole-grain coarse country bread, each about 3/4 inch thick, toasted
- 1/4 lb. fresh goat cheese or soft farmer cheese, at room temperature
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 325°F. To make the oven-roasted tomatoes, arrange the tomato halves, cut side up, in an 8-inch square baking pan and drizzle with the olive oil. Roast the tomatoes, turning them and rotating the pan so they will cook evenly, until wrinkled and browned but still moist, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove the tomatoes from the oven, cover with aluminum foil and let cool. Uncover and remove any loosened peel.
- Meanwhile, make the caramelized onions: In a large nonstick fry pan over medium heat, warm the onions and water. (The onions will come to the top of the pan but will reduce considerably in volume during cooking.) Cover and cook, stirring once or twice and adding more water if necessary to prevent scorching, until softened, about 10 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring often, until the onions are a rich golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Add the dried thyme, salt and a grind of pepper and continue to cook, stirring, for 1 minute to blend. Stir in the vinegar. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- To assemble the sandwiches, place 1 slice of toasted bread on each plate. Spread each slice with the cheese, dividing it evenly. Top with the onions, again dividing evenly. Top each portion with 2 tomato halves. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve immediately. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma, <i>Essentials of Healthful Cooking</i>, by Mary Abbott Hess, Dana Jacobi &amp; Marie Simmons (Oxmoor House, 2003).
Yield
Serves 4.
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