Crocus de Nîmes a Sandwich
This original lunchtime recipe is the gastronomic emblem of Nîmes. All of the ingredients could have been found during Roman times.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Lunch Dish, Snack
Cuisine French
- 1/2 Pélardon (goat cheese) cut into slices
- 2 slices Wholemeal Bread
- 2 tbsp green olive tapenade Picholine du Gard
- a handful of Flaked Almonds from the Gard
- a few slices of sweet onion from the Cévennes – sliced
- 1 tbsp honey from the Cévennes
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil high-quality
- a sprinkle of dried thyme aromatic herb from the garrigue
- a sprinkle of saffron
Lightly sprinkle the bread with the saffron and with a dribble of olive oil.
Spread green tapenade on one slice of bread.
Put the goat's cheese in the middle.
Spread a thin layer of honey over the top.
Sprinkle on some flaked almonds.
Garnish with slices of sweet onion.
Cover with the second slice of bread.
Drizzle some olive oil on the bread.
Put it into a toasted sandwich machine or put it under the grill until the bread is golden and crusty. Enjoy!
Keyword Almonds, Lunch Dish, Olives, Sandwich