Heart-Healthy Hermelin
Delight your taste buds with this "Heart-Healthy Hermelin," a guilt-free twist on the classic Czech delicacy. This vibrant recipe features creamy low-fat Hermelin (or Camembert) cheese layered with crisp slices of red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion, all infused with the zesty flavors of a tangy mustard-lemon marinade. Fresh thyme, rosemary, and a hint of garlic elevate this dish with aromatic charm, while olive oil keeps it light and heart-smart. Marinated to perfection, these cheesy vegetable sandwiches make the perfect topping for toasted whole-grain bread or baguette slices. With just 20 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this is a quick, nutritious choice for an appetizer, snack, or light meal. A perfect marriage of savory, fresh, and wholesome—ideal for healthy eating enthusiasts and cheese lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Low-fat Hermelin cheese or Camembert
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium whole-grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 whole Bay leaf
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 loaf Baguette or whole-grain bread
Instructions
Remove the Hermelin cheese from its packaging and slice it horizontally to create several rounds, each about 1 cm thick.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the whole-grain mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil. Whisk together until emulsified.
Add the minced garlic, black pepper, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf to the mustard mixture. Stir well to combine.
Arrange half of the cheese rounds in a shallow dish. Spread a generous spoonful of the mustard mixture over each cheese slice.
Layer the red bell pepper, red onion, and cucumber slices evenly over the cheese.
Place the remaining cheese rounds on top of the vegetables, creating a layered cheese-vegetable sandwich.
Pour the rest of the mustard marinade over the cheese sandwiches, ensuring all layers are coated.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the cheese to marinate.
Just before serving, slice the baguette or whole-grain bread into thin rounds and toast lightly if desired.
Serve the marinated Hermelin on the toasted bread slices, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2351 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.1 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 3289 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.5 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 109.1 g | 218% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1453 mg | 112% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1674 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
