Goat Cheese and Arugula Sandwiches

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Great sandwiches start with fresh and flavorful ingredients. Check out a sandwich that's the perfect fit for an afternoon meal.

SERVINGS
4

TOTAL TIME
15

INGREDIENTS
4 roasted red bell peppers, sliced into strips
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 French baguette, 16 to 20 inches long
3 tablespoons black olive paste
4 ounces goat cheese, soft
1 1/2 cups arugula leaves

PREPARATION
1. In a bowl, combine peppers, garlic, vinegar and oil; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Slice baguette in half lengthwise. Spread one half with olive paste and the other half with goat cheese. Layer pepper mixture and arugula over olive paste. Top with remaining baguette. Cut across into serving pieces. (The sandwiches will keep, wrapped in plastic wrap, in a cooler with a cold pack for up to 8 hours.)

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
(based on individual servings)
Calories: 238
Total Fat: 11 g
Cholesterol: 13 mg
Sodium: 788 mg
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Protein: 9 g

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