Moroccan Carrot and Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Green Olive Tapenade

Health score
28%
Moroccan Carrot and Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Green Olive Tapenade
300 min.
6
425kcal

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Indulge in a culinary journey to Morocco with these vibrant Moroccan Carrot and Goat Cheese Sandwiches, elevated by a tantalizing green olive tapenade. Perfect for any occasion, whether it's a sophisticated appetizer for a dinner party or a delicious snack for an afternoon gathering, this recipe combines an array of bold flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds.

At the heart of this dish are crisp-tender carrots, marinated in a harmonious blend of spices, sugar, and zesty lemon that infuse them with a sweet and savory essence. Paired with the creamy richness of soft goat cheese and a punchy tapenade made from green olives, capers, and fresh herbs, each bite offers a delightful contrast that is both refreshing and satisfying. The addition of warm spices, such as cumin and cinnamon, further enchants this dish, evoking the exotic essence of Moroccan cuisine.

The preparation may take some time, but the result is truly worth the wait. Let the carrots marinate for a few hours—or even days—and the flavors will deepen, creating a remarkable fusion that your guests will eagerly return for. These sandwiches are not only a feast for the palate, but they also present beautifully, transforming any gathering into a festive occasion. Bring the taste of Morocco to your table with this irresistible recipe on your next culinary adventure!

Ingredients

  • fillet flat anchovy chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoons bottled capers rinsed drained
  • 1.5 lb carrots 
  • 0.3 teaspoon cayenne 
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 0.3 cup flat-leaf parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.8 cup mild goat cheese soft at room temperature
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 1.5 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoon lemon zest fresh finely grated
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • oz olives such as cerignola green pitted
  • 12 slices pumpernickel sandwich bread 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • teaspoons paprika sweet

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • whisk
  • pot
  • spatula
  • colander

Directions

  1. Whisk together sugar, lemon juice, spices, salt, and oil in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Halve carrots crosswise on a long diagonal, then, starting from diagonal ends, cut into 1/16-inch-thick slices using slicer. Cook carrots in a 4- to 5-quart pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 45 seconds.
  3. Drain well in a colander and immediately toss with dressing. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally, then marinate, covered and chilled, at least 4 hours.
  4. Pulse olives with capers, parsley, anchovy, zest, lemon juice, and pepper in a food processor until coarsely chopped, then scrape down side of bowl with a rubber spatula. Pulsing motor, add oil in a slow stream and continue to pulse until mixture is finely chopped (do not pulse to a paste).
  5. Spread tapenade on 6 slices of bread and goat cheese on remaining 6 slices, then make sandwiches with carrots.
  6. ·Carrots can marinate up to 2 days. · Tapenade can be made 1 week ahead and chilled, covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories425kcal
Protein11.56%
Fat44.86%
Carbs43.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.99
Glycemic Load
21.17
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.127391421277%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
5.39mg
Luteolin
0.32mg
Kaempferol
5.56mg
Myricetin
0.42mg
Quercetin
7.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:425.37kcal
21.27%
Fat:21.87g
33.64%
Saturated Fat:6.32g
39.48%
Carbohydrates:47.8g
15.93%
Net Carbohydrates:38.85g
14.13%
Sugar:10.35g
11.5%
Cholesterol:13.45mg
4.48%
Sodium:1508.16mg
65.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.68g
25.36%
Vitamin A:19934.33IU
398.69%
Vitamin K:64.74µg
61.65%
Manganese:1.11mg
55.43%
Fiber:8.95g
35.8%
Copper:0.51mg
25.44%
Vitamin E:3.74mg
24.96%
Selenium:17.25µg
24.64%
Phosphorus:235.1mg
23.51%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
23.09%
Folate:91.38µg
22.85%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.27%
Iron:3.56mg
19.77%
Vitamin B3:3.53mg
17.66%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
17.09%
Potassium:563.7mg
16.11%
Magnesium:61.87mg
15.47%
Calcium:149.64mg
14.96%
Vitamin C:12.17mg
14.75%
Zinc:1.6mg
10.66%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.09%
Source:Epicurious