Vegetarianism can be hard sometimes because you just want a sandwich and it’s hard to find options that are as easy as some lunchmeat and cheese that aren’t just sub sandwiches without the meat (iceberg lettuce, tomato and mayo anyone?). This fits the bill. It’s simple, filling and flavorful and can made in a flash if you use canned beets or have them already cooked and ready to go.
Did you know: Watercress is one of the oldest leafy green vegetables eaten by man, and contains significant amounts of iron, making a terrific choice for vegetarians. It has a very strong peppery flavor that melds beautifully with the goat cheese and beets in this sandwich. Combined with the nutrients from the beets, this is one energy sparking sandwich.
Ingredients:
2 oz goat cheese, at room temperature
1 slice thick-cut 9-grain bread
1 tsp shallots, minced
1 small beet, cooked, peeled and sliced into rounds
1/4 watercress, washed dried and coarsely chopped
1 lemon wedge
Directions:
Spread softened goat cheese evenly over bread, sprinkle shallots. Add sliced beet and watercress. Serve with wedge of lemon to be squeezed over the top as desired.
(makes 1 serving)
