Cape Argus

Blueberry and goat cheese with lemon thyme butter

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The base spread of lemon thyme butter makes all the difference here, flavour-wise. Adapted from Melts: Over 50 Delicious Toasted and Grilled Sandwich Recipes, by Fern Green (R258 on Loot. co.za) 1½ tsp fresh lemon thyme leaves, minced ( from 4 sprigs) 1 tbs unsalted butter, at room temperatur­e pinch of sea salt 2 thin slices multigrain bread, toasted and warm (63g total) 56g (½ cup) soft goat cheese 56g (½ cup) fresh blueberrie­s, some cut in half (stemmed and rinsed) 1 tbs honey

Use a fork to whisk together the lemon thyme leaves, butter and salt in a small bowl, until well incorporat­ed.

Spread the mixture on one side of each piece of warm toast.

Once the butter has melted, gently spread the goat cheese on each buttered slice of toast.

Scatter the blueberrie­s on each portion, then drizzle each one with honey.

Serve immediatel­y. Serves 2.

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