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A simple vegan recipe for Heirloom Tomato and Basil Sandwich with arugula …

perfect for picnics or lunch on the go.

Hello world. Welcome to my very first post here at Feasting at Home. Since it’s my first time, I thought I’d share something very simple to start off with…. this Heirloom Tomato and Basil sandwich. There’s nothing like perfectly ripe summer tomatoes, so juicy and sweet, and so I try not to do too much to them, allowing their great flavor to shine through.

A simple vegan recipe for Heirloom Tomato and Basil Sandwich with arugula ...perfect for picnics or lunch on the go. | www.feastingathome.com

Start off with good crusty baguette. I usually make a whole baguette’s worth of sandwiches…keeping the leftovers for the next day.

Split the baguette with a serrated knife leaving one side intact (this makes for easier handling when it’s full of goodies) and toast in the oven till warm and just barely browned. Not too toasty or it will scrape the roof of your mouth.

Spread a thin layer of mayo (or veganaise or olive oil) and a generous slathering of stone ground mustard on each side. Or, if you have a little time, you could add this amazingly flavorful arugula pesto.

Add fresh Arugula.

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Add a drizzle of olive oil to the arugula.

Add some fresh basil.

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Gently tear the leaves or cut them into ribbons by stacking up 5-10 leaves or so,

rolling them up and then slicing them into thin “ribbons”.

Add some sliced ripe tomatoes. This is a heirloom variety from our garden.

The better the tomato, the better the sandwich.

Add a generous sprinkling of kosher salt and pepper. Don’t forget this.

Add another little drizzle of a good quality olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar.

To me, a good sandwich is a little drippy and messy.

Dry = bad. 😉

Sometimes I’ll add avocado slices or if it’s late morning, a fried egg.

You could add roasted peppers, olives or cheese.

Brian likes his with avocado and goat cheese or fresh mozzarella …and he burns a million more calories than me, so I load his up.

But I like mine just like this. Very simple, light, tasty and vegan.

For a picnic, wrap them up in parchment and twine.

Or for a crowd, cut them into 1 inch slices, skewer, and serve them on a large cutting board
as finger sandwiches.

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Heirloom Tomato and Basil Sandwich

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★★★★★

5 from 1 reviews

A simple vegan recipe for Heirloom Tomato and Basil Sandwich with arugula …perfect for picnics or lunch on the go. | www.feastingathome.com

Author: Sylvia Fountaine
Prep Time: 15
Total Time: 15
Yield: 6 1x
Category: Vegan Lunch
Cuisine: Northwest

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Ingredients

1 crusty baguette
2–3 heirloom tomatoes
olive oil ( or sub mayo, vegan mayo or pesto)
2 handful baby arugula
10 basil leaves, stacked, rolled and sliced into ribbons

Instructions

Slice baguette in half lengthwise. Drizzle liberally with olive oil ( or mayo or vegan mayo, wholegrain mustard or pesto).

Layer with tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.

Add arugula and basil ribbons.

Slice baguette into 5- 6 pieces.

Notes

Feel free to add avocado or fresh mozzarella cheese or goat cheese.

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Sylvia Fountaine says
January 16, 2018 at 4:13 pm
One of my personal favorites!
★★★★★
Lannie says
March 28, 2012 at 2:52 am
what gorgeous photos! that bread looks divine, and such gorgeous heirloom tomatoes! can’t wait until summmmerrr!
- Sylvia Wilson says
  March 28, 2012 at 3:47 am
  Thanks! me too. Its still pretty much winter where i live. 🙁
Jill Murdoch says
November 08, 2011 at 5:23 am
I think i had this same sandwich with Dave’s Killer bread at least 4x a week this summer…veganaise, garden tomatoes, avocado, sea salt/pepper and drizzled with the best olive oil. mmmmm. can’t wait til next summer.

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