Spicy Focaccia Sandwich
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Time to read 1 min
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Time to read 1 min
Recipes / Mains
Roasted chickpeas and cherry tomatoes are gently roasted into a garlicky, herb-scented filling, then swirled with the smoky warmth of Med Cuisine Organic Chilli Tahini. Piled into soft focaccia with salty feta, sharp pickled onions and peppery rocket, it is hearty, bright and satisfying lunch.
The Recipe
Ingredients
1 tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
150g cherry tomatoes, halved
Olive oil, for roasting
3 sprigs thyme
1 sprig rosemary
2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
Maldon salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
3–4 tbsp Med Cuisine Organic Chilli Tahini
Juice of 1/2 lemon
To Assemble
Greek yoghurt, optional, to loosen
Freshly baked focaccia, or bread of choice
Crumbled feta
Pickled red onions
Fresh rocket
Method
Preheat. Heat the oven to 180°C and line a roasting tray with baking paper.
Season. Add the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, thyme, rosemary and sliced garlic to the tray. Drizzle generously with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss until evenly coated.
Roast. Cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring once, until the tomatoes have softened and started to break down and the chickpeas are lightly golden.
Finish. Remove and discard the herb sprigs. Let the tray stand for 2 minutes, then stir through the Organic Chilli Tahini and lemon juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding a spoonful of Greek yoghurt if you prefer a looser, creamier filling.
Assemble. Slice open the focaccia and spoon the warm chickpea mixture over the bottom half. Top with crumbled feta, pickled red onions and fresh rocket.
Serve. Close the sandwich, press gently and serve while the filling is still warm.
🌿 Med Cuisine Tip: Stir the tahini into the filling off the heat after the tray has rested for a minute or two. This keeps it creamy rather than tight, while the collapsed tomatoes provide enough moisture to coat the chickpeas.
Organic Chilli Tahini turns the roasted chickpeas and tomatoes into a creamy filling with nutty depth, gentle chilli warmth and a smoky paprika finish.
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