Gougères Tea Sandwiches With Spiced Carrots, Tapenade, and Ricotta Recipe

An easy recipe for a modern twist on a classic tea sandwich with Moroccan flavors, these cheese puff sandwiches are loaded with Moroccan-spiced carrots, olive tapenade, and fresh ricotta cheese.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 4 20

Course Appetizer, Lunch, Sandwich

Cuisine American, North African

Diet Vegetarian

Servings servings

Calories 38 kcal

Ingredients

For The Pickled Carrots:

1 1/2 pounds carrots ends trimmed and peeled
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper or another ground chili pepper

For The Gougeres Sandwiches:

1 recipe Gougères made without pancetta and thyme
1 1/2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
1 cup Classic Black Olive Tapenade

Instructions

Pickle The Carrots: Slice the carrots into paper thin slices using a very sharp knife or a mandolin. Whisk together sugar, lemon juice, spices, salt, and oil in a large nonreactive bowl until well combined. Toss the carrots with the dressing and marinate covered and chilled, at least 4 hours.
TIP: Carrots can be made up to two days ahead of time. Store refrigerated in an airtight container until ready to use.
Assemble The Sandwiches: Slice all the gougères in half so that they can be used like sandwiches. Spread a spoonful of each ricotta and tapenade on all the sandwiches. Pile a few carrot slices onto each gougère, close with a toothpick, and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 38kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 13mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 86IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 0.1mg

Keyword easy appetizer, tea time