Seeing as I still don’t have a kitchen, I am eating a lot of things that don’t require much attention. Raw foods? Yes. Bread? You bet. Sandwiches have become part of the almost daily menu around here, and I can’t say that I am too torn up about it. I love a good sandwich.
Tomatoes are kind of old news this time of year as we move on to root veggies and squashes, but you must realize that I have been waiting for good tomatoes to arrive in cool-weather Copenhagen since I got back from North America. Tomatoes are at their height in late September/early October instead of July, which means that tomato-lovers can enjoy the fabulous fruit well into the fall. This sandwich has been in heavy rotation for the last few weeks because we are finally getting some decent-tasting heirloom varieties in the markets now.
I clearly remember the day when I realized that there was a world of tomatoes much larger than the grocery-store one in which I grew up. I saw a tomato that wasn’t red; it was yellow, in fact. With a delightful, sugar-sweet tang and almost creamy texture. Finding tomatoes in nearly every color of the rainbow may require a venture to a farmers’ market or natural food shop, but it’s worth it.
For this sandwich, I liked the idea of slicing the tomatoes into rounds and making a stoplight pattern (just for fun), but you can, of course, use any variety of tomato you find that look’s delicious. The contrast of the sweet tomatoes with the tangy herb-y cheese is amazing. You can purchase affordable chévre at most grocery stores now, and it’s as simple as adding a handful of herbs to elevate ho-hum cheese into something totally elegant. I would recommend doubling this recipe if you are serving more than 2 or 3 people (also because you will want to eat most of it in one sitting – trust me). No basil or chives? Any fresh herb works: tarragon, rosemary, oregano, thyme.
Stoplight Tomato Sandwich with Herbed Goat Cheese
Serves 2
4 slices whole-grain bread
1 clove garlic
3 heirloom tomatoes, sliced thick
Herbed goat cheese (recipe follows)
Extra-virgin olive oil
Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Herbs, for garnish (optional)
Directions
1. Toast bread until golden and crusty. Halve garlic clove and rub the cut side on top side of each toast.
2. Spread toast with herbed goat cheese and layer tomatoes. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with herbs, if using.
Herbed Goat Cheese
3 oz (80 g) chévre (soft goat cheese)
Zest of 1 organic lemon
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 tablespoon minced basil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper (or red pepper flakes)
Directions
Combine ingredients in a bowl and stir. Season to taste. Store leftovers in the fridge.
ps – I finally got a phone that can actually take photos, so I am on Instagram now. My username is mynewroots.
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ooks really yummy! I moved to Copenhagen recently and unfortunatelly haven’t seen any nice looking tomatoes around. I’m also having trouble finding some stores with a variety of healthy ingredients. could you maybe recommend any good shops? that would be a huge help. thanks and greetings.
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Yum! Looks so fresh and delicious!
the colours of these yummy tomatoes make/made me smile:-) its one big+long stoplight-smile: thanks for this idea+beauty! btw I had heirloom tomatoes in Toronto (while having lunch in “Mercatto”) too…such a great treat!
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Looks so good! Moved on to Fall eating my creamy goat cheese with beet carpaccio and toasted nuts 🙂
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this makes me miss summer!!! looks so good!
Looks amazing !!
I’m gonna try that tonight 🙂
This sandwich looks amazing! I just picked up a ton of colorful heirloom tomatoes from my CSA so I’l definitely be making this! I’m so glad I came across your blog today…. I will definitely be following it and using some of your beautiful recipes in my future meal plans at rainbowdelicious.com. Thanks!
I’m looking forward to seeing what the green light to autumn means in terms of more My New Roots recipes!
I was wondering if you are still going to post the recipes from the My New Roots Potluck Picnic in Toronto. I know that they were mostly summer recipes, but there are a few that I would love to have (such as the beautiful cake with the flowers). Cheers!
looks really yummy! I moved to Copenhagen recently and unfortunatelly haven’t seen any nice looking tomatoes around. I’m also having trouble finding some stores with a variety of healthy ingredients. could you maybe recommend any good shops? that would be a huge help. thanks and greetings.
that might be the most beautiful tomato sandwich ever made. Lovely!
This looks beautiful and sounds delicious!
Farewell-to-summer sandwich, what a lovely name=)
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Look at those beautiful tomatoes! NOM NOM NOM.
Can’t wait to see you on Instagram – I’m sarahwaldman…and this looks divine!
Wow, what an awesome way to use those gorgeous, colorful tomatoes.
Sometimes simple is best. Tomatoes & goats cheese are a perfect pairing!
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This is so pretty! Lovely sandwich 🙂