There’s something timeless about a tartine – a rustic slice of golden, toasted sourdough bread topped with simple yet vibrant ingredients. Just three ingredients have the power to create flavours that are earthy, tangy and satisfyingly rich.
PREP 20 minutes
COOK 10 minutes
SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS
- 4 slices of sourdough
- 1tbsp light olive oil, plus extra for brushing
- 150g white button mushrooms, sliced
- 300g fresh spinach
- Pinch of pink Himalayan salt
- 3tbsp crumbled goat cheese
METHOD
- Brush the sourdough slices with olive oil and toast for 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over high heat. When the oil is hot, add the mushrooms and sauté them for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the spinach to the pan and stir for a few more minutes, until the spinach is lightly cooked. Add salt to taste and remove the pan from the heat.
- To serve, place a heap of the mushroom and spinach mixture on each slice of bread, crumble the goat cheese on top and enjoy!
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