Tasty Saturday Sandwich Recipe

Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Sandwiches

This recipe provides 4 servings (1 sandwich per serving)

Ingredients:

1)    5 ounces goat cheese, softened

2)    4 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

3)    2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

4)    1 teaspoon sherry vinegar

5)    ½ teaspoon black pepper

6)    ½ teaspoon sea salt

7)    8 sourdough sandwich bread slices, toasted

8)    1 lb. roasted unsalted refrigerated red beets, cut into ¼-inch-thick slices

9)    1 ounce (approx. 1 cup) baby arugula, or baby kale, or spinach

Instructions:

1)    Stir together goat cheese, pecans, thyme, vinegar, and pepper until well mixed together.

2)    Spread the mixture evenly over 4 bread slices, then top evenly with beet slices.

3)    Sprinkle evenly with sea salt; top evenly with arugula, then cover with remaining bread slices. Cut the sandwiches in half, and serve immediately.

Recipe Insight: The goat cheese in this recipe adds richness, while the pecans provide a nice crunch. You can find the beets in a vacuum sealed package, already peeled, roasted, and ready to slice.

Enjoy!