Weekend Sandwich Recipe: Basil, Goat Cheese, and Artichoke Hearts

Here in Brooklyn, the weather is still chilly and damp, and hardly the epitome of spring. This weekend might be just warm enough for a stoop picnic, visiting with neighbors and the Sunday paper, while enjoying a little lunch.

We pulled together this quick sandwich for our lunch bag today, and we think it would be just perfect for an early spring picnic.

On a delicate but chewy bakery bread, we spread a mixture of feta and goat cheese, topped it with some sliced marinated artichoke hearts, and then added as much basil as the bread would hold. The key here is the copious amounts of basil, treated almost as if it were lettuce. It's not unlike our sprout sandwich, using a spicy green to complement the richness of a creamy spread.

Until we get to great summertime avocados, and August tomatoes, we'll be holding on to this light, springlike, and satisfying sandwich.

Image: Nina Callaway for The Kitchn

Comments (6)

... isn't it April showers bring May flowers?

posted by any such name on April 4th 2008 at 5:17am
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You are totally right. Wishful thinking, I suppose! I edited it. Thanks!

posted by NinaC on April 4th 2008 at 5:32am
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I'd add roasted red peppers to finish it off. But darn that looks yummy!

posted by adorninc.wordpress.com on April 25th 2008 at 11:47am
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YUM. I don't know how I missed this! I, too, am thinking the roasted red peppers would be a marvelous addition. And I love that you packed on that basil. Since I don't have any basil in my garden yet (and never will unless I actually plant some seeds out there), I'm thinking arugula might be nice. Oh, the sandwich possibilities! : )

posted by Farmgirl Susan on May 27th 2008 at 1:06pm
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Mmmhh, I love feta and goat cheese and artichoke hearts...three of my favorite things!

posted by Courtney Oquist on June 21st 2008 at 10:17pm
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staples in my kitchen and i never thought to bring them together this way... and I agree w/ Farmgirl Susan, arugula would be great

posted by VeryDelishVeg on October 3rd 2009 at 10:06pm
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