After our Country Fair Picnic at church today, reality is really sinking in. School will be starting in our neck of the woods, Fall sports are starting and the need to clean out and have a fresh start seems to be on most agendas.
We are definitely "re-nesting" here and simple dinners are a must!
I know the hummus and veggie focaccia sandwich is a far cry from burgers, steaks and hot dogs or whatever your typical Labor Day fare might be, but maybe it would be a nice dinner this week as you are sifting through back-to-school papers, picture order forms and volunteer sign-ups!! And if you are enjoying fresh tomatoes from your garden or from a generous neighbor...this sandwich will be just dandy!
Don't feel intimidated by the homemade focaccia bread. It is super duper easy to make or puchased is also GREAT!
Hummus and Veggie Focaccia Sandwich
Lisa Pearson
Hummus
Green pepper slices
Red pepper slices
Orange pepper slices
Red leaf lettuce leaves
Fresh garden tomatoes...YUMMY!
Rings of thinly sliced red onions
Thinly sliced Swiss cheese
Focaccia bread
Focaccia Bread
2 cups warm water
1 Tbsp. active dry yeast
3 cups bread flour
1 cup all purpose flour
1 Tbsp. sea salt
olive oil
rosemary to taste
Herbes de Provence to taste
salt to taste
Directions:
*In a measuring cup, add yeast to warm water.
*In a large mixing bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon
until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and is smooth.
*Cover dough and let rise for 1 hour.
*Pour dough onto Silpat or greased baking sheet.
*Spread out with oiled hands and dimple using your knuckles.
*Brush with olive oil and add chopped rosemary, Herbes de Provence and salt if you like. Maybe you have a favorite spice you would like to try. Garlic is also a winner!
*Bake at 350* for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
*This may also be made on a well-oiled baking pan for crispier bread.
Sandwich assembly:
Cut focaccia into squares and then slice into half. This will give you a top and a bottom.
*Spread hummus onto each half.
*Layer on green, red and orange peppers, red leaf lettuce, fresh garden tomato slices, red onion slices and whatever else strikes your fancy.
Enjoy with grapes, berries, pear slices and sparkling apple juice...
Shared with: Stone Gable, Comfy in the Kitchen
Ingredients:
2 cups warm water
1 Tbsp. active dry yeast
3 cups bread flour
1 cup all purpose flour
1 Tbsp. sea salt
olive oil
rosemary to taste
Herbes de Provence to taste
salt to taste
Directions:
*In a measuring cup, add yeast to warm water.
*In a large mixing bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon
until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and is smooth.
*Cover dough and let rise for 1 hour.
*Pour dough onto Silpat or greased baking sheet.
*Spread out with oiled hands and dimple using your knuckles.
*Brush with olive oil and add chopped rosemary, Herbes de Provence and salt if you like. Maybe you have a favorite spice you would like to try. Garlic is also a winner!
*Bake at 350* for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
*This may also be made on a well-oiled baking pan for crispier bread.
Sandwich assembly:
Cut focaccia into squares and then slice into half. This will give you a top and a bottom.
*Spread hummus onto each half.
*Layer on green, red and orange peppers, red leaf lettuce, fresh garden tomato slices, red onion slices and whatever else strikes your fancy.
Enjoy with grapes, berries, pear slices and sparkling apple juice...
Shared with: Stone Gable, Comfy in the Kitchen
Lisa, this looks so yummy! Foccacia has always seemed intimidating... But you've inspired me to try it!
ReplyDeleteYour church county fair sounds like so much fun.
We are still having hot temps this week in the 90s... But I do have my autumn decor tubs out ready to decorate this week. I am happy as a clam that it's September. Hopefully things will start to cool off and feel like fall. It's a great time to clean and organize.
Have a great Labor Day, friend! Paula R.
Good morning, Paula. It's going to be hot here this week, too. I can just imagine how happy you will be and how much fun you will be having as soon as you open those tubs.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day and maybe one last dip in the pool with your sweet little one. Love to you.
a recipe for foccacia! i'm a sucker for foccacia and onions and hummus. this is on the menu for sure. I came over from Stonegable link up and I'm excited to see what else you have coming up! I am always in need of new recipes
ReplyDeleteHi Carissa! Thank you for stopping by. :)
DeleteI hope that you enjoy making this sandwich! I look foreTell to hearing from you again. Happy Labor Day!