GRILLED TOMATO, BASIL, AND GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES

Grilled Tomato, Basil, and Goat Cheese Sandwiches image

Provided by lazyme

Time 24m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces French baguettes
2/3 cup olive oil
8 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as tarragon, thyme, and rosemary)
3/4 cup soft fresh goat cheese (plain, peppered, or herbed)
4 large plum tomatoes, thinly sliced into rounds
2 cups coarsely chopped pitted mediterranean olives

Steps:

Prepare barbecue (medium heat).
Cut baguette crosswise in half.
Cut each half lengthwise in half to form 4 pieces total.
Combine oil, garlic, and herbs in small bowl.
Brush all cut sides of bread with half of oil mixture.
Grill bread, cut sides down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
Remove from grill.
Quickly spread cut sides of toast with goat cheese.
Top with tomatoes and olives, dividing equally.
Drizzle remaining oil mixture on top.
Return open-face sandwiches to grill.
Cook until bottom sides are toasted, cheese melts, and tomatoes begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
Cut each sandwich diagonally in half and serve.