TASTY WATERCRESS AND GOAT CHEESE TEA SANDWICHES

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Make and share this Tasty Watercress and Goat Cheese Tea Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rsarahl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

11 ounces soft goat cheese, room temp
1/2 cup watercress, leaves washed,dried and chopped
16 slices date bread or 16 slices whole wheat bread, crusts trimmed,thin slices
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temp
3/4 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped (almost ground)
watercress (for garnish) (optional)
salt (optional)
white pepper, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Place chopped pecans on plate.
  • Mix cheese and watercress in a bowl.
  • Season with salt and a dash of white pepper.
  • Spread mixture evenly over 8 bread slices.
  • Top with remaining bread.
  • Cut sandwiches diagonally in half.
  • Butter all 3 edges of each sandwich triangle.
  • Dip buttered edges of sandwiches into pecans.
  • Arrange sandwiches on platter.
  • Garnish with watercress sprigs.
  • These can be made up to 8 hours ahead.
  • Cover sandwiches tightly; chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.9, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 49.9, Sodium 405.4, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 13.6

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