Description
Enjoy French radishes with just a little salt and butter, or as the crowning jewel atop these lovely goat cheese tartines.
Ingredients
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- 1 small loaf Whole Grain bread or 1 French Baguette
- 8 oz (227g) fresh goat cheese, at room temperature
- 2 TB (30ml) milk (any kind)
- 1/2 cup (50g) Kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
- 1 bunch French Breakfast Radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 small bunch sunflower sprouts
- Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- Fleur de sel for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the whole grain bread or baguette into 1/4-inch slices. If using a baguette, slice it lengthwise then cut each half crosswise into four pieces.
- Toast the Bread: Place the bread slices on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes until they are lightly golden at the edges but still soft in the middle.
- Prepare the Spread: In a bowl, mix the goat cheese with 2 tablespoons of milk. Stir until you achieve a creamy, spreadable consistency. Add more milk if needed. Fold in the finely chopped olives.
- Assemble the Tartines: Spread the goat cheese mixture onto one side of each slice of toasted bread. Arrange radish slices over the cheese in a slightly overlapping fashion. Top with sunflower sprouts.
- Finish: Drizzle each tartine with a bit of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with fleur de sel to taste.
- Serve: Offer as a delightful appetizer or a light meal. Yields approximately 8 servings as appetizers or 4 as a light meal.
Notes
- Ensure the goat cheese is at room temperature to facilitate easier mixing and spreading.
- Adjust the amount of milk based on the consistency of the goat cheese; different brands may vary in firmness.
- Toasting the bread to just golden ensures it retains some softness for a pleasant texture contrast with the crisp radishes and creamy cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Oven Baking
- Cuisine: French American