Recipe
Goats Cheese & Red Onion Marmalade Ciabatta
Crisp toasted ciabatta layered with melting goats cheese, sweet balsamic red onion marmalade and peppery rocket, making a satisfying vegetarian lunch with contrasting textures and plenty of savoury depth.
Ingredients
Method
10 mins prep10 mins cook20 mins total
Cook the onions in the oil over low heat for 8–10 minutes until soft. Stir in the sugar and balsamic vinegar and cook until thick and glossy.
Heat the grill to high. Spread goats cheese over the cut ciabatta and grill for 2–3 minutes until warm and lightly coloured.
Add the onion marmalade and rocket, season with black pepper, close the sandwiches and serve.
Notes
Make the marmalade ahead and chill it for up to three days.
Use a dairy-free soft cheese if needed, but check it melts appropriately.
About this recipe
Warm goats cheese, sweet red onion marmalade and peppery rocket turn toasted ciabatta into a generous lunch with a good balance of richness and freshness. The soft cheese settles into the crisp bread while the onions bring a gentle balsamic sweetness.
The marmalade is cooked slowly until glossy, then the ciabatta is grilled with the cheese so the edges stay crisp and the centre becomes creamy. Rocket and black pepper are added at the end to lift the sandwich. Make the marmalade ahead if you want a quicker assembly.
