Bonjour! As I write this post I am sitting in a huge window filled room looking out onto a quaint street in Paris while visiting our friends Brianne and Todd. We have been spending our days eating amazing pastries and crusty breads while sipping on strong coffee and delicious wine. Simply amazing!
We made this tasty tartine in anticipation of this trip we are on now. The combination of crusty bread and tender fresh veggies are a perfect match. Then pair it with a rich glass of wine to make it a perfect afternoon snack or light meal. A relatively simple but decadent dish much like the Parisian life itself.
Zucchini Ribbon and Arugula Tartine
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Author: Meatless Makeovers
Recipe type: Appetizer, Light Meal
Cuisine: French
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 Loaf Sourdough Bread
- 1 cup Goat cheese
- 2 Zucchini Sliced Very Thin Lengthwise
- 1 Bunch Fresh Dill Stems Removed and chopped
- 1 Avocado Pitted, Peeled and Sliced Thin
- 1 Tomato sliced thin
- ¼ cup Toasted Pine Nuts
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- Red Pepper Flake to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all fresh vegetables and herbs and bread. We used a mandolin to slice the zucchini but you can use a knife if you do not have one. Just try your best to get it very thin.
- On a grill or in a grill pan, lightly coated with the olive oil. Over high heat, cook the zucchini ribbons for about 1 minute per side. Depending on the thickness of your zucchini this should be enough time to make them mostly cooked and pliable but still have a slight bite to them.
- Under the broiler toast the bread flipping once. Watch carefully to avoid over cooking.
- Take out the toasted bread and lightly spread the goat cheese on each of the pieces. Place the pre-cut slices of tomato on top and season with red pepper, if using. Put back in the oven and broil for 2-3 minutes longer.
- Finish your tartine. Place the zucchini ribbons, arugula, avocado and pine nuts on top of the cheese and tomato.
- Serve warm. Warning: It can get a little messy to eat but it definitely worth it.
